About Medi-Market Since 2014, Medi-Market has established itself as a key player in health and well-wellness in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. Our mission is clear: to make high-quality expertise accessible to everyone at the fairest price.
Our strengths
* A unique omnichannel ecosystem, made up of more than 180 points of sale (parapharmacies, pharmacies, institutes) and two high-performing webshops, enabling us to offer our customers a seamless, modern, and consistent experience.
* A community of more than 2,000 passionate and committed employees, driven by the desire to innovate, learn, and improve the daily lives of millions of people.
* A fast-growing company that continuously rethinks the standards of health retail and aims to become a European leader in the sector.
Why join us?
Because Medi-Market is much more than a company: it is a young, ambitious, and constantly evolving group where every talent can have a real impact. We are strengthening our digital capabilities, deepening our expertise, and launching innovative projects to shape the future of the health and well-wellness market. Joining Medi-Market means taking part in an exciting human and entrepreneurial adventure, serving a mission that truly makes sense.
Medi-Market is recruiting a Sourcing Manager
As a Sourcing Manager, you are responsible for defining and executing the sourcing and supplier strategy to build a competitive, profitable, and customer-oriented product offering. You lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and drive category performance through optimized cost structures, pricing, and promotional conditions. Acting as a key business partner to Category Management, you ensure strong alignment between supplier strategy, assortment, and overall business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Supplier Strategy
* Define and implement sourcing strategies aligned with category and business objectives
* Analyze supplier markets, trends, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities
* Develop and secure a diversified and reliable supplier base (local & international)
* Contribute to group-level supplier partnerships and strategic initiatives.
Commercial Negotiation & Supplier Management
* Lead annual negotiations and secure optimal commercial terms (pricing, margins, rebates, promotional investments, listing conditions)
* Build and manage long-term relationships with key suppliers
* Develop Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with strategic partners
* Manage tender processes and contract negotiations
* Support promotional planning and commercial activations.
Category Performance & Profitability
* Drive category performance by optimizing cost prices, margins, and commercial conditions
* Contribute to the development of a competitive and differentiated product assortment
* Support pricing strategies and benchmark against market competition
* Monitor product performance (sell-in / sell-out) and recommend optimization actions.
KPI, Performance Monitoring & Reporting
* Track key sourcing and commercial KPIs (cost savings, margins, supplier performance, service levels)
* Analyze financial and commercial performance to support decision-making
* Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Act as a key partner to Category Management to align sourcing with assortment and product strategy
* Work closely with logistics, quality, finance, legal, and marketing teams
* Ensure product availability and reliability of supply flows
* Manage supplier-related risks (shortages, dependency, compliance)
* Contribute to cross-functional optimization and transformation projects.
Main Competencies
Technical
* Strong expertise in commercial negotiation and international sourcing
* Solid understanding of retail economics (margin, turnover, profitability)
* Strong analytical skills (cost structures, supplier markets, performance analysis)
* Experience in contract management and procurement processes
* Proficiency in Excel and ERP system
Soft
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills
* Results-driven with a strong business and commercial mindset
* Analytical and data-driven decision-making
* Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented
* Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
* Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure
Profile
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field
* Minimum 5 years of experience in buying, sourcing, procurement, or category-related roles, ideally within retail, FMCG, or the para-pharmaceutical / healthcare sector
* Strong experience in supplier negotiations and in managing commercial agreements with local and international partners
* Solid understanding of retail economics, including margin, turnover, pricing, profitability, and promotional performance
* Proven ability to combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, business-oriented approach
* Comfortable analyzing supplier markets, identifying opportunities, and translating insights into concrete sourcing decisions
* Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, international, and continuously evolving environment
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders
* Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver results under pressure
* Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
What We Offer
* A permanent contract with a competitive salary package, including 5 additional leave days, group insurance, hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, and access to a wellness app.
* A modern, pleasant, dynamic, and supportive working environment where your development is a priority.
* Comprehensive and practical training on our tools, methods, and processes to help you quickly build your skills.
* Real challenges within a fast-growing Belgian company with international reach, offering numerous opportunities for career development and progression.
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements, ensuring a healthy balance between on-site presence and remote work.
Ready to take on the challenge?
Join the Medi-Market adventure and help make health and well-wellness accessible to everyone!
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