International Food Sourcing Manager

Were Hiring International Food Sourcing Manager

Are you passionate about international sourcing food innovation and building connections between global suppliers and UK retailers

Were looking for an experienced professional to join an exciting MexicoUK trade development project as an International Food Sourcing Manager.

Location: Birmingham West Midlands
(Also open to candidates based in Manchester Leeds or London)

Contract: 6-month

Salary: GBP/month

• Quarterly bonus (10%)

• Travel expenses covered

Your Mission

You will connect premium food manufacturers from Mexico and Latin America with UK retailers and distributors acting as the key bridge between international suppliers and British retail chains.

Key Responsibilities

Source and qualify international packaged food suppliers (snacks sauces beverages ready-to-eat products)
Coordinate meetings and matchmaking agendas with UK retail buyers and category managers
Manage product sampling certifications and logistics processes
Prepare bilingual (English/Spanish) technical sheets and commercial presentations
Track sourcing KPIs and supplier performance metrics

Ideal Profile

Bachelors degree in International Business Food Engineering Supply Chain or related fields
3 years of experience in sourcing/procurement for UK retailers or food distributors
Strong network within the UK retail and food distribution industry
Knowledge of BRC ISO 22000 and UK/EU labelling standards
Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English

What We Offer

International exposure within a high-impact trade development project
Quarterly performance bonus
Travel opportunities for trade fairs and supplier visits
Potential contract extension based on performance