Our 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 Purchase & Product Director to lead the Benelux and DACH perimeter.
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This 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.
What you will do
Based 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.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Defining and deploying the purchasing and category strategy in alignment with Group objectives
* Managing an annual purchasing budget of approximately €70M
* Leading, developing and structuring an 18-person team
* Optimising purchasing conditions, pricing competitiveness and profitability
* Building efficient and sustainable sourcing strategies
* Driving category strategies across 15 to 17 product families
* Ensuring customer-centric product positioning aligned with market trends
* Improving data quality, processes and performance steering tools
* Collaborating closely with Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Group teams
* Strengthening the strategic visibility and contribution of Purchasing internally
What we are looking for
* Minimum 10 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Category Management or Product Management
* Strong background within B2B environments such as distribution, industry, packaging or professional equipment
* Proven experience managing significant purchasing budgets and delivering measurable margin improvements
* Experience working within international or matrix organisations
* Strong expertise in sourcing, supplier negotiations and complex pricing structures
* Advanced category management capabilities including pricing, assortment management, product lifecycle and innovation
* Pragmatic and hands-on leadership style
* Strong influencing skills within commercially driven environments
* Strong analytical mindset with solid experience using ERP systems and reporting tools
* Resilient, structured and able to navigate complex stakeholder environments
Languages:
* Fluent Dutch and English are mandatory
* French is considered a strong asset
Why this opportunity is attractive
* A strategic xphnsxz leadership role with strong executive exposure
* A stable and growing international company
* A stimulating environment combining business, purchasing and transformation challenges
* Direct impact on competitiveness and regional performance
* A highly transversal role with strong influence capacity
* Significant people management and organisational challenges
* Strong autonomy to shape and improve ways of working
Key information
* Location: Tongeren, Belgium
* Contract: Permanent contract
* Remote work: strong on-site presence expected
* Team management: 18 people
* Purchasing budget: approximately €70M
* Scope: Benelux & DACH
If 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.