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:
1. Own and execute the procurement & category management strategy, including private label and global sourcing
2. Deliver cost savings, improve margins, and implement sustainable product initiatives
3. Partner with Supply Chain to optimise stock and purchasing flows
4. Lead and develop a team of 7 reports
5. Oversee reporting, procurement dashboards, and data integrity
6. Align local strategy with Group Procurement goals across Europe
What We're Looking For:
7. 3+ years' experience in a procurement/category management role
8. Strong leadership, negotiation, and project management skills
9. Proven track record in B2B environments, ideally building materials or similar
10. Comfortable working across corporate and operational levels
11. 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.