PpOur client is a leading European B2B multichannel distribution company, recognized for combining operational excellence, customer proximity and large-scale digital transformation. As part of its continued strategic growth across Northern Europe, the company is looking to recruit a bPurchase Product Director /b to lead the Benelux and DACH perimeter. /p pThis is a highly visible leadership position within an international and fast-paced environment, offering significant impact on business performance, product strategy and executive decision-making. /p h3What you will do /h3 pBased in Tongeren and sitting on the Benelux Executive Committee, you will lead both Purchasing and Product/Category Management activities across the Benelux and DACH regions. /p pYour key responsibilities will include: /p ul liDefining and deploying the purchasing and category strategy in alignment with Group objectives /li liManaging an annual purchasing budget of approximately €70M /li liLeading, developing and structuring an 18-person team /li liOptimising purchasing conditions, pricing competitiveness and profitability /li liBuilding efficient and sustainable sourcing strategies /li liDriving category strategies across 15 to 17 product families /li liEnsuring customer‑centric product positioning aligned with market trends /li liImproving data quality, processes and performance steering tools /li liCollaborating closely with Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Group teams /li liStrengthening the strategic visibility and contribution of Purchasing internally /li /ul h3What we are looking for /h3 ul liMinimum 10 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Category Management or Product Management /li liStrong background within B2B environments such as distribution, industry, packaging or professional equipment /li liProven experience managing significant purchasing budgets and delivering measurable margin improvements /li liExperience working within international or matrix organisations /li liStrong expertise in sourcing, supplier negotiations and complex pricing structures /li liAdvanced category management capabilities including pricing, assortment management, product lifecycle and innovationPragmatic and hands‑on leadership style /li liStrong influencing skills within commercially driven environments /li liStrong analytical mindset with solid experience using ERP systems and reporting tools /li liResilient, structured and able to navigate complex stakeholder environments /li /ul h3Languages: /h3 ul liFluent Dutch and English are mandatory /li liFrench is considered a strong asset /li /ul h3Why this opportunity is attractive /h3 ul liA strategic leadership role with strong executive exposure /li liA stable and growing international company /li liA stimulating environment combining business, purchasing and transformation challenges /li liDirect impact on competitiveness and regional performance /li liA highly transversal role with strong influence capacity /li liSignificant people management and organisational challenges /li liStrong autonomy to shape and improve ways of working /li /ul h3Key information /h3 ul liContract: Permanent contract /li liRemote work: strong on‑site presence expected /li liTeam management: 18 people /li liPurchasing budget: approximately €70M /li /ul pIf you are looking for a strategic and visible leadership role within an ambitious European environment, we would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr