Procurement & Category Management Lead, Antwerp, €123k
Contact:
Geoff Hunt
Contact email:
geoff.hunt@1st-executive.com
Job ref:
J179780_1748535724
Published:
2 days ago
Expiry date:
2025-06-28
Role: Procurement & Category Management Lead
Location: Antwerp - 3 days office (you can be based in Belgium or NL)
Languages: Flemish (Dutch) & English
Salary: Up to €123k + 15% bonus & car
Are you ready to lead strategic procurement for a major European player in the construction/building materials industry? Spanning all categories, this is a high-impact leadership role within a well-established, innovation-driven business known for its strong market presence and collaborative culture. There is a clear growth trajectory, underpinned by significant investment from the private equity owner.
You'll shape the procurement roadmap, drive category performance, implement strategic procurement and lead a talented team, while working closely with senior stakeholders across Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and execute the procurement & category management strategy, including private label and global sourcing
* Deliver cost savings, improve margins, and implement sustainable product initiatives
* Partner with Supply Chain to optimise stock and purchasing flows
* Lead and develop a team of 7 reports
* Oversee reporting, procurement dashboards, and data integrity
* Align local strategy with Group Procurement goals across Europe
What We're Looking For:
* 3+ years' experience in a procurement/category management role
* Strong leadership, negotiation, and project management skills
* Proven track record in B2B environments, ideally building materials or similar
* Comfortable working across corporate and operational levels
* Fluent in Flemish & English
Please apply ASAP if you're looking for a mix of strategy, leadership, and operational execution in a fast growth, people-focused organisation.
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