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
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Purchase & Product Director
to lead the Benelux and DACH perimeter.
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 innovationPragmatic 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 xphnsxz opportunity is attractive
A strategic 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
Contract: Permanent contract
Remote work: strong on‑site presence expected
Team management: 18 people
Purchasing budget: approximately €70M
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.
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