International Sourcing Manager – (Italy or Spain)

International Sourcing Manager – Italy or Spain (UK-Based)
2 Vacancies One to Cover Spain and One to Cover Italy – Extensive European travel required.

Hybrid Role – Travel to Redhill (Near Gatwick UK) and Internationally to either Italy or Spain

Are you a natural relationship-builder with a passion for driving high-performing supplier partnerships? Do you thrive in fast-paced, customer-focused environments where operational excellence and collaboration are at the heart of everything you do? If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to step into a pivotal role with real influence across a major European supply base.

We’re looking for two International Sourcing Manager's to oversee key manufacturing partner relationships across either Italy or Spain, while being based in the UK. This is a high-profile role shaping the future of our outsourced supply network – strengthening key partnerships, safeguarding supply, and delivering outstanding service to our customers.

What You’ll Do

Build & Lead Strategic Supplier Relationships
Develop deep, trusted, week-to-week engagement with major European partners – driving transparency, operational alignment, performance improvements and long-term collaboration.

Champion Customer Service Excellence
Act as the crucial link between suppliers, retail and food-service customers and internal teams, ensuring consistent service levels, clear communication and seamless availability.

Gain Real Operational Insight
Undertake detailed on-site (in the assigned country) operational assessments to understand supplier capability, identify risks, and work with partners to implement fast, effective solutions.

Ensure Technical Alignment
Collaborate closely with our outsourced technical teams and supplier specialists to verify compliance, technical readiness and continuous capability uplift.

Integrate Across the Supply Chain
Understand full end-to-end supply requirements, ensuring all suppliers can reliably deliver on quality, quantity, timelines and business growth expectations.

Bring Forecasts to Life
Translate demand plans into executable supply strategies, addressing gaps proactively and ensuring future readiness.

Travel Across Europe Weekly
Spend meaningful time on-site with suppliers in Italy or Spain – building the strong, strategic relationships needed to unlock mutual success (You must be fluent in either Italian or Spanish)

Lead High-Impact Supplier Meetings
Facilitate regular performance, innovation and continuous improvement sessions that support business goals and drive high operational standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven expertise in supplier relationship management within chilled food manufacturing

• Demonstrable success in quickly building and influencing trusted strategic supplier partnerships

• A confident, proactive and self-starting approach, comfortable with weekly overseas travel

• Strong data analytics capability and the ability to translate insight into action

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• A customer-focused mindset with a passion for service excellence and raising the bar

• Experience in business improvement and project management

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Competitive Car Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance (work level dependent)
• Group Life Assurance (work level dependent)

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts

• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

This role gives you the platform to shape a critical international supply base, strengthen strategic partnerships across Europe, and directly influence customer satisfaction and business performance. We're looking for somebody who is fluent in either Spanish or Italian and is happy to travel weekly internationally.

If you’re motivated by impact, visibility and relationship-driven leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and support the growth behind our European sourcing success.

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

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We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.