Job Description:
Trouw Nutrition Global Category Leader – Mixed Products (premix, concentrate, farm minerals) & Young Animal Feed
Netherlands or EU region
Full-time
Why join us
Own your career at Nutreco, an SHV company. Our purpose of Feeding the Future unites us into one team, all working together to achieve a meaningful, global impact for generations to come. Empowering and investing in our people and our planet is at the heart of everything we do. Which is why, when you join us as a Global Category Leader – Mixed Products & YAF, you will be nurtured and equipped to build a rewarding career full of potential.
What you’ll do
At Nutreco, Trouw Nutrition, we are accelerating our transition toward a globally led organization with stronger central governance across our product portfolio. As part of this transformation, we are creating a new role: Global Category Leader – Mixed Products & Young Animal Feed (YAF).
This role will establish global ownership and governance over two diverse and strategic product areas: Mixed Products (including premix, farm mineral and concentrates) and Young Animal Feed (YAF). In addition, you will define and drive global category strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business and financials objectives. Establish governance frameworks, processes, and guidelines to create consistency across regions and business units, while bringing structure to a fragmented portfolio through harmonization of products, suppliers, and value propositions.
You will lead the optimization and rationalization of the portfolio while shifting the category from volume driven selling to outcome‑based value creation. Strong change management mindset is expected and influential skills for the coordination of support functions like procurement, R&D, Nutrition & Formulation Intelligence, digital and commercial teams, to strengthen Trouw Nutrition bundled positioning and value delivery (including products and digital services).
Reporting to the Product Marketing Director, the Category Lead for Mixed Products & YAF is responsible for turning a complex portfolio into a focused, value‑driven global category, with clear strategic choices, disciplined governance and strong regional execution.
The role also includes management of a small team of product managers.
This role requires a strategic yet hands-on leader who can operate effectively in a complex, evolving environment.
Who we’re looking for
The successful candidate will bring structure, strategy, and governance to these categories, driving alignment across business units and regions.
You’ll also need:
Master's degree in Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field
Strong expertise in mixed products (premix, concentrates) is essential; YAF experience is a plus.
Proven experience in category management, product management, within animal nutrition, feed, or livestock industries.
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate high-level direction into actionable plans.
Solid business & financial acumen, including pricing, margin management, and supplier negotiations
Proven experience with people management
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills; able to lead without full hierarchical authority
Strong analytical capabilities; able to synthesize large volumes of data into insights and actions
Experience operating in global, matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders.
Experience leading multicultural and geographically dispersed teams.
What you’ll receive
As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.
In addition, you’ll receive:
A competitive salary package
30 vacation days
Opportunities for further learning opportunities and professional development within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
A flexible work environment with the option to work from home
The support to thrive within our inclusive, international culture and dynamic environment.
How and why to find out more
We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
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