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Field Representative

McCain Foods

Job Location:

Lelystad - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 7 August 2026 (27 days ago)

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:Field Representative

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:43542

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

McCain Foods is a global leader in frozen potato products operating more than 50 production facilities across 12 the Netherlands we operate from our production sites in Lewedorp and Lelystad.

We are looking for a Field Representative to join our Agriculture this role you will be responsible for managing and strengthening relationships with a dedicated group of potato growers. Acting as McCains primary representative in the field you will work closely with growers throughout the entire crop cycle to ensure a reliable high-quality potato supply for our manufacturing operations.

You will work independently within your region while maintaining regular contact with growers and collaborating with colleagues at our Lelystad location.

What youll be doing.

Build maintain and strengthen long-term partnerships with potato growers.
Negotiate and conclude annual growing and supply contracts including agreements on pricing volumes quality specifications and commercial terms within established mandates.
Ensure a sufficient timely and high-quality potato supply for McCain production facilities.
Sample field and stored potatoes to monitor quality and proactively identify potential risks.
Identify opportunities for technical and agronomic support and collaborate with Agronomy colleagues to provide solutions.
Select develop and recruit new growers to continuously strengthen the supplier base.
Promote and support key McCain sustainability initiatives including regenerative agriculture programs.
Accurately maintain crop inventory and contract information within digital systems.
Contribute to data-driven insights that support decision-making and supply chain performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across grower partnerships agricultural practices and overall value chain performance.

What youll need to be successful.

Bachelors degree or equivalent level of education and working experience.
Strong commercial awareness and organizational skills.
A genuine interest in and ambition to build a career within the agricultural sector.
Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize and manage your own workload.
Strong learning agility with the ability to quickly acquire knowledge across a wide range of topics.
Confidence in making decisions and balancing priorities within an agreed mandate.
A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with growers and internal stakeholders.
Flexibility to work outside standard business hours during seasonal peak periods.
Good digital literacy and confidence using business systems and data.
Fact-based decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English. German is considered an advantage.
Residing in the Northern Netherlands.

About the team.

You will be part of a team of six Field Representatives within McCains Agriculture organization and report directly to the Director Procurement Agriculture Netherlands. This role is highly collaborative and works closely with Planning & Logistics Agronomy and our Production Facilities to ensure a seamless and sustainable supply chain from farm to factory.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain experience.

We offer a competitive rewards package including:

Annual bonus opportunity based on company performance and individual results.
25 vacation days plus 11 additional ADV (ATV) days based on a 40-hour workweek.
Company car laptop mobile phone and tablet.
Pension plan with McCain contributing two-thirds of the premium.
Opportunities for personal and professional development.
A high degree of autonomy and flexibility in organizing your work.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:Agriculture

Location(s): NL - Netherlands : Flevoland : Lelystad
NL - Netherlands : Gelderland : Wezep
NL - Netherlands : Other : Reference job description
NL - Netherlands : Utrecht : Duurstede

Company:McCain Foods Holland B.V.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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About Company

McCain Foods

McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.

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