Milk Sourcing Director – Galicia
Location: Galicia, Spain
· Executive Committee Role
We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader with experience working directly with dairy farmers and the food industry, and a strong commitment to sustainability and rural development.
Your Mission
Based in
Galicia
, you will take on the role of
Milk Sourcing Director
, leading the end-to-end strategy for raw milk procurement. Your focus will be on building solid, long-term relationships with
dairy farmers
and industry players, ensuring an efficient, stable and sustainable supply model.
You will also be responsible for managing the
sale of surplus raw milk
, identifying commercial opportunities and ensuring optimal profitability.
This position is part of the
Executive Committee
, with a key role in the strategic decision-making process of the company.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and implement the company's raw milk sourcing strategy.
* Negotiate directly with dairy farmers and industry partners to secure volume, quality, traceability, and competitive conditions.
* Build long-term, trust-based relationships with producers.
* Plan and coordinate milk collection, logistics, and supply to production facilities.
* Monitor performance indicators: costs, margins, quality, and volumes.
* Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards in coordination with the relevant departments.
* Drive sustainability initiatives such as animal welfare, emission reduction, and regenerative agriculture.
* Lead the
sale of surplus milk
, identifying and managing external sales channels.
Ideal Profile
* Proven experience in
milk sourcing, dairy procurement
, or raw milk supply management, ideally with direct interaction with farmers and industry players.
* Strong strategic and operational leadership skills.
* In-depth knowledge of the Spanish dairy sector.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
* Experience in sustainability, food quality, or food safety is a plus.
* University degree in Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science & Technology, or a related field.
What We Offer
* A
strategic and transformative
business project with tangible impact on the region.
* Stable location in
Galicia
, with strong ties to the territory and operational autonomy.
* Executive Committee membership and a key role in shaping the future of the organization.
* Competitive compensation and long-term career development.