Central Purchaser
Entity: Daikin Europe HQ Job Category: Corporate and Legal Affairs Location:
Oostende, West Flanders, BE Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, BE
Job Requisition ID: 2330
Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.
DENV is Daikin’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.
Location: Belgium
Reports to: Central Purchasing Manager DENV
Budget Responsibility: + €100 million
Affiliates Covered: 24 across EMEA
Role Overview:
We are seeking a person that is willing to evolve into a strategic and results-driven Corporate Purchaser role to lead and manage indirect procurement across our 24 EMEA affiliates. This role is responsible for optimizing spend in categories such as marketing, facilities, utilities, professional services, travel, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and local needs.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories across EMEA.
2. Manage a total spend of + €100 million, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and compliance.
3. Collaborate with local stakeholders to consolidate demand and leverage scale.
4. Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management processes.
5. Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory requirements.
7. Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management on spend performance and savings.
8. Support sustainability and ESG goals through responsible sourcing practices.
Qualifications & Experience:
9. Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret large-scale data.
10. Pragmatic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
11. Genuine interest in the commercial aspects of procurement.
12. Excellent networking and relationship-building skills, especially in a new role within the EMEA region.
13. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a complex, international environment.
14. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
15. Adaptability and willingness to learn and grow within the role.
16. Proactive and self-motivated with a focus on achieving results
What We Offer:
17. A dynamic and international work environment.
18. Opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions across EMEA.