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Senior Category Buyer Capex & MRO
Are you a strategic procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic, international environment? As Senior Category Buyer for Capex & MRO Europe, you will drive the category strategy and deliver value across the region. You’ll work with key internal partners and external suppliers to secure reliable supply, optimize costs, and support long-term growth. All while ensuring best-in-class procurement practices.
Who we are:
Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive.
Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois, Bud, and Corona, and well-known favorites such as Jupiler, Leffe, and Hoegaarden
We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy.
We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.
That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.
What You’ll Do:
1. Lead development and execution of the European Capex & MRO sourcing strategy and roadmap.
2. Manage end-to-end strategic and tactical sourcing projects
3. Drive supplier relationship management, monitor KPIs/SLA performance, and ensure contractual compliance.
4. Support budgeting, reporting and analytics to track spend, pricing trends, and performance versus targets.
5. Ensure supply chain continuity by collaborating with stakeholders on forecasts and operational needs.
6. Champion procurement best practices, compliance, and transparent contracting processes.
7. Collaborate with global procurement teams to align regional strategies with global initiatives.
8. Identify improvement and innovation opportunities to enhance procurement processes and results.
Who You Are:
9. You hold a university degree or equivalent professional experience, with strong analytical and commercial skills.
10. You have solid experience in procurement, supply chain, Capex/MRO, or related operations (1–3 years minimum in a similar position).
11. You understand strategic sourcing processes and tools, including negotiations and e-sourcing platforms.
12. You are a confident communicator in English, additional European languages are a plus.
13. You build strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
14. You are proactive, curious, and always seeking opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.
15. You are comfortable working in cross-country, cross-functional environments.
16. You are passionate about sustainable procurement and delivering impactful results.
Next to our competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing on-top benefits:
17. Competitive Bonus.
18. A Flexible Rewards system - (smartphone, bike lease, internet at home, Extra pension Plan, etc.).
19. Quarterly vouchers to taste our delicious beers.
20. Compensation & seniority days in addition to legal holidays (40 Days total).
21. Meal vouchers, allowances, gift per company policy.
22. A unique Parental leave.
23. Competitive Life insurance, disability & medical plan.
24. Learning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring).
25. Multiple Physical & Mental Wellbeing support Initiatives.
Build your career with us:
We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit.
Unique culture
We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.
Brands everyone loves
We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.
Growth opportunities
Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.
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