Sr Business Partner - Global Snacking DT Commercial

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Amsterdam, NLD
In-Office
Senior level
Food • Retail • Agriculture • Manufacturing
At McCain Foods we know the importance that food plays in people's lives.
The Role
Leads digital technology and data enablement for McCain’s Global Snacking commercial division. Partners with Sales, Marketing, and technology teams to identify opportunities, define and prioritize digital projects, drive adoption, support change and continuous improvement, monitor innovation trends, and measure business value. The role advances commercial strategy through digital transformation, customer engagement platforms, sales execution systems, trade management solutions, and analytics.
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Position Title:Sr Business Partner - Global Snacking DT Commercial
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44541
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
The Digital Technology team at McCain is committed to using technology and data to drive profitable growth, enhance customer experience, and further our purpose of 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food.'
As we progress through a significant digital transformation across all segments, including Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions, we are investing in digital platforms, data-driven solutions, and an innovation-oriented culture. These efforts support McCain's business ambitions, particularly in the Global Snacking division.
As Senior Business Partner - Global Snacking DT Commercial, you will play a critical role in supporting the business objectives within our Global Snacking division. You will collaborate with key stakeholders, contribute to strategic initiatives, and champion digital solutions that help enable data-driven decision making. Will you be part of this exciting journey?
What you'll be doing.
Reporting to the Sr Director Global Snacking Digital Technology, the Senior Business Partner - Global Snacking DT Commercial is responsible for supporting commercial strategy execution through digital technology and data enablement. This position works closely with business stakeholders in Sales and Marketing within the Global Snacking division, ensuring that the division's commercial objectives are effectively supported by digital and technology solutions.
Acting as a connector between business and technology teams, you will help design, define, and implement processes and digital products that advance our business strategy, creating value across the Global Snacking division.
Responsibilities.
  • Build Collaborative Partnerships: Develop trusted relationships with Sales, Marketing, and commercial stakeholders within the Global Snacking division to understand priorities and align technology support accordingly.
  • Support Business Strategy: Partner with stakeholders in the Global Snacking division to identify opportunities where digital capabilities can drive commercial outcomes. Participate in relevant forums and discussions to represent Digital Technology priorities.
  • Enable Technology Solutions: Work closely with Global Technology delivery teams and the regional PMO to help define, prioritize, and implement a portfolio of digital projects that align with Global Snacking's strategic roadmap.
  • Promote Adoption: Advocate for adoption of new digital capabilities and support functional teams in maximizing the use of technology within business processes.
  • Facilitate Change and Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and agility, proactively identifying areas for process or platform optimization.
  • Deliver Thought Leadership: Monitor industry trends relevant to snacking and bring actionable recommendations for digital innovation to the Global Snacking division.
  • Drive Value Realization: Assist in tracking project performance, measuring business value, and reporting outcomes to key stakeholders.
  • Support Digital Transformation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement digital initiatives and help ensure value delivery for the Global Snacking business.

Measures of success.
  • Delivery of digital products, services, and solutions that directly support Global Snacking business objectives
  • Effective collaboration and communication with partners at all business levels, with a focus on supporting commercial functions
  • Demonstrated understanding of the Global Snacking division's business goals and challenges
  • Creation and maintenance of a collaborative environment to deliver common objectives for business and technology teams
  • Application of relevant external trends and best practices to McCain's Global Snacking digital strategy
  • Achievement of defined project objectives, milestones, risk mitigation plans, and value measurement

Qualifications.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; graduate-level qualifications (e.g., MBA) are an asset
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in a Technology Business Partner, Commercial Technology, or Digital Solutions capacity (experience within CPG, Snacking, Food Service, QSR, or Retail sectors strongly preferred)
  • Proven track record contributing to digital transformation and technology programs for commercial functions, such as CRM, digital engagement, and analytics
  • Experience supporting, guiding, or delivering projects related to sales execution systems, customer engagement platforms, and trade management solutions
  • Familiarity with agile project delivery frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams to support business strategy
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to foster alignment for technology initiatives with business needs

About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: Information Technology
Location(s): NL - Netherlands : North Holland : Amsterdam
Company: McCain Foods Holland B.V.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
  • At least 7 years of experience in Technology Business Partner, Commercial Technology, or Digital Solutions roles
  • Experience contributing to digital transformation and technology programs for commercial functions, including CRM, digital engagement, or analytics
  • Experience supporting, guiding, or delivering projects involving sales execution systems, customer engagement platforms, and trade management solutions
  • Familiarity with agile project delivery frameworks
  • Ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams to support business strategy
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Graduate-level qualification such as an MBA
  • Experience in CPG, snacking, food service, QSR, or retail sectors

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McCain Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials highlight medical, dental, vision, life/disability, and mental‑health support, including a free Employee Assistance Program and ongoing investment in mental‑health resources. Several sources also note inclusive offerings and, in some cases, coverage beginning at start date.
  • Retirement Support U.S. benefits include a 401(k) with company match, and a published U.S. one‑pager details an additional cash‑balance pension credit, creating a notably strong retirement combination. Listings and employee materials consistently position retirement programs as a core part of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Public materials and role listings cite PTO, paid holidays, sick time, floating holidays, bereavement leave, paid volunteer time, and paid parental leave with adoption/surrogacy assistance. Office‑eligible roles are also described as offering flexible‑hybrid work, reinforcing overall time‑off support.

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The Company
HQ: Florenceville-Bristol, NB
20,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

The power it has to uplift and bring people, Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $10 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers. We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.

Why Work With Us

We are working to bring digital tools and data into our processes to drive efficiency, automation and data-driven insights. From connecting our business, enabling our supply chain, supporting our customers, to reinventing agriculture. So if you are a tech expert looking to join a company transforming technology, think of McCain.

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