PpbContext /b /p pRAJA Group is the European leader in multichannel distribution of packaging, office supplies and industrial equipment, serving more than 2 million customers across 27 countries. Driven by a sustainable growth strategy focused on commercial performance, digitalisation and customer proximity, the Group continues to strengthen its market leadership across Europe. /p pAs part of this strategic ambition, RAJA is recruiting their bPurchase Product Director /b for BENELUX DACH perimeters (position based in Tongeren). The Purchase Product Director will be sitting on the Benelux Comex, the position offers high visibility and significant influence across local, regional and Group levels, acting as a key bridge between business operations and Group functions. /p pThe Purchase and Product Director manages a purchasing budget of approximately €70M and an 18-person team based mainly in Belgium. Covering both Purchasing and Product/Category Management across 15–17 categories, the function plays a central role in driving competitiveness, margin performance and customer satisfaction. /p h3The Role /h3 pBased in Tongeren (with a strong on-site presence expected), the Purchase Product Director will lead the strategy, performance and development of purchasing and product/category management activities for Zone 2, fully aligned with the Group vision and policies. /p pThe role combines: /p ul libBusiness leadership /b: competitiveness, margin improvement and value creation /li libOperational leadership /b: processes, workload optimisation, data quality and performance steering /li libPeople leadership /b: coaching and developing an 18-person team within a performance-driven environment /li /ul pThe Director will translate Group strategy into a clear and actionable roadmap for Benelux and Zone 2, ensuring: /p ul lioptimal sourcing strategies /li licompetitive pricing /li licustomer-centric product positioning /li licontinuous optimisation of the product portfolio /li /ul pThe position also requires close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Group Purchasing/Product teams, while actively promoting the strategic contribution of Purchasing internally. /p h3Key Challenges Impact /h3 pThe Purchase Product Director will play a central role in: /p ul lisecuring competitive and profitable purchasing conditions for Zone 2 /li lideveloping sourcing strategies across Benelux and DACH /li lileading category strategies across key product families /li licontinuously optimising product offerings in line with customer expectations and market trends /li liincreasing the internal visibility and strategic impact of Purchasing /li liimproving organisation, prioritisation and sustainable team performance /li /ul pThis is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a senior purchasing and product professional looking to shape strategy, influence decision-making at executive level and contribute directly to the growth and competitiveness of a European market leader. /p h3Profil /h3 pbExperience Background /b /p ul li10+ years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Category Management or Product Management /li liStrong background in B2B environments such as distribution, industry or packaging /li liProven experience managing significant purchasing budgets and delivering measurable margin improvements /li liExperience within international or matrix organisations, balancing Group guidelines with local business realities /li liExposure to Benelux and/or DACH markets is highly valued /li liStrong expertise in supplier management, tenders, negotiations and complex pricing structures /li /ul pbTechnical Functional Skills /b /p ul liStrong command of sourcing, negotiation, contracts, supplier development and risk management /li liAdvanced category management capabilities: assortment strategy, lifecycle management, pricing and innovation /li liAbility to manage end-to-end purchasing and product processesStrong analytical mindset and affinity with data, reporting tools and ERP systems /li liAbility to structure processes, prioritise effectively and optimise cross-functional collaboration /li /ul pbLeadership Soft Skills /b /p ul liPragmatic and hands‑on leader able to coach, structure and develop teams /li liStrong influencing and communication skills in commercially driven environments /li liResilient, adaptable and comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments /li liEntrepreneurial, curious and solution-oriented mindset /li liAbility to challenge constructively and defend priorities with confidence /li /ul pbLanguages /b /p ul liFluent Dutch and English required /li liFrench is a strong asset /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr