Lead Global Domain Architect (SCM, R&D, Sustainability)
Key Skills
Job Description
INTRO
As one of the leading confectionery producers worldwide, every day is a sweet day at Perfetti Van Melle. Come join us in confecting a sweeter future. We are focused on growing our business by building on and developing our talent, to be serious about sweets and to continuously refresh our way of working.
Are you experienced in domain architecture and do you like to be strategic responsible, drive transformations and lead people? Then this is your chance to join the Global Solutions team at Perfetti Van Melle.
The position we are hiring for is located in Breda, the Netherlands.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The position of Lead Global Domain Architect (Supply Chain, R&D & Sustainability) is part of the Global Solutions organization within Digital Technology. This is a leadership role responsible for driving the digital solutions strategy, delivery, and roadmap across the Supply Chain, Research & Development, and Sustainability domains. You directly contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability objectives.
The organization follows a global Plan - Build - Run operating model. Within this structure:
- Business stakeholders define strategic priorities and business requirements.
- Global Solutions translates those requirements into scalable digital solutions.
- Operations teams ensure system stability, support, and ongoing service delivery.
The Supply Chain, R&D & Sustainability Centre of Excellence acts as the critical link between business and technology. The team supports multiple global business processes and plays an important role in the organization's digital transformation agenda. Due to collaboration with 34 manufacturing sites in various regions, the role has a strong international focus.
You lead a team of approximately five Solution Architects. Beyond direct people leadership, the role is responsible for:
- Setting the strategic direction of the domain.
- Prioritizing the project and enhancement portfolio.
- Driving business engagement and stakeholder alignment.
- Developing team capabilities and ensuring delivery excellence.
- Managing IT Supplier / Vendor relationships.
- Being the domain architect.
- Budget en project delivery.
The challenge is not purely technological. The real success factor lies in effectively connecting business, processes, and technology solutions across a global organization.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
The team is managing multiple large-scale global transformation initiatives simultaneously. The challenge is not purely technological. The real success factor lies in effectively connecting business, processes, and technology solutions across a global organization. As a result, there is a need for an experienced leader who can:
- Bring structure and governance to a complex project environment.
- Align a broad range of stakeholders.
- Successfully manage external implementation partners.
- Prioritize competing business demands.
- Balance strategic innovation with operational continuity.
Therefore, you bring:
- Experience as Enterprise Architect, Domain Architect or Solutions Architect within de Supply Chain Domain.
- 8+ years management and coaching experience (team or line).
- Experience with global transformations and / or implementations.
WE OFFER
- Excellent remuneration package
- Bonus opportunity
- Personal development opportunity's
- Work at a dynamic international company with leading global brands
- A family-oriented culture where we care about our people
- Hybrid working: partly in the office and from home
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company that manufactures and distributes candy and chewing gum in over 150 countries worldwide. Today, Perfetti Van Melle is ranked as the third largest sugar confectionery/chewing gum company in the world, second in Europe, with strong brands like Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Frisk and Smint. The ability to develop products, varieties and flavours that meet the different demands and opportunities of markets is one Perfetti Van Melle’s keys to success.
Are you excited for this role? Apply now via the "Apply now" button! Do you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Rene Kleinveld via [email protected] or +31 6 31 95 94 53
Core Responsibilities
The Lead Global Domain Architect is responsible for driving the digital solutions strategy, roadmap, and delivery across Supply Chain, R&D, and Sustainability domains. This role involves leading a team of solution architects while managing stakeholder alignment and global digital transformation initiatives.
Requirements
The candidate must have extensive experience as an Enterprise, Domain, or Solutions Architect within the Supply Chain domain. Additionally, 8+ years of management and coaching experience along with a proven track record in global transformations are required.
Benefits
- Excellent remuneration package
- Bonus opportunity
- Personal development opportunities
- Hybrid working
About Perfetti Van Melle
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide. Employing over 17.000 people and operating 37 companies throughout the world, Perfetti Van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas The industrial adventure of Perfetti Van Melle began many years ago, but it was in March 2001 that the current Group was set up through the merger of Perfetti Spa and Van Melle N.V. In July 2006 the Group acquired the Spanish company Chupa Chups S.A., famous all over the world for its lollypops. Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We continuously explore new ways of doing things and innovative ideas that will inspire and delight our consumers worldwide. Our global brands Mentos, Chupa Chups, Alpenliebe gratify, refresh, inspire consumers of all ages around the globe. Other brands are extremely popular in regional markets with innovative tastes that match local preferences.