Senior Outsourcing Manager – Fertilizer Sourcing

About the role

A major international fertilizer producer is looking for a Senior Manager to take ownership of a newly dedicated outsourcing function. The role builds a global supplier network, starting with the MENA region and expanding across Asia and China, with direct exposure to senior commercial leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Build a scalable third-party supplier network, initially across MENA before expanding to Asia and China
• Develop relationships with fertilizer producers, suppliers and trading partners to unlock new sourcing opportunities
• Shape the outsourcing network with the autonomy to recommend new agents, representation and resources where commercially justified
• Collaborate closely with senior sales leadership against clear commercial KPIs and growth targets

Required profile

• Proven fertilizer trading or sourcing experience, ideally within a trading house
• Existing market experience across MENA and/or Asia, with the credibility to develop relationships in new regions
• Commercially minded, entrepreneurial approach, comfortable crossing markets and cultures and working autonomously

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of nitrogen fertilizers
• Relevant exposure to phosphate markets

What we offer

• Strong senior-level base package with housing and transportation included
• Performance-linked bonus
• Significant autonomy to develop international supplier coverage
• International travel across key fertilizer markets in the MENA region and Asia as needed