Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
#Ownership
Senior Category Buyer Transport & Logistics
PURPOSE:
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.
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.
The Category Buyer VLC is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for RPO VLC Category via strategic sourcing initiatives and optimization projects, as well as performing spot buy. The role negotiates strategic and tactical purchases and implements contracts for the VLC category ensuring benefits in service levels, quality, price, etc.
The key accountabilities for this role include :
1. Define & execute category strategy and risk mitigation plans
2. Execute strategic & tactical sourcing
3. Manage supplier relationship and develop collaborative initiatives
4. Generate savings & added value by negotiation and project implementation
5. Identify suppliers for specific need or categories
6. Utilize properly SAP / Ariba
7. Conduct RFQ/e-Auction
8. Analyse results, negotiate and select supplier
9. Identify suppliers meeting business requirements
10. Negotiate with suppliers and select the best option
11. Review, sign and ensure implementation of negotiated contracts/PO’s
12. Resolve outstanding contract/PO issues and claims
13. Complete contract termination requests & submit for approval
14. Consolidate contracts locally as well as across countries
15. Assure timely contract renewal and manage/plan contract expiration dates
16. Drive/maintain highest automation levels
17. Drive spend coverage via Procurement
18. Drive proper/transparent contracting/purchasing methods
19. Request vendor or material data cleansing
20. Escalate issues to Procurement & Sustainability Manager
QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
21. University Degree or equivalent or adequate experience
Strong analytical skills Hands-on procurement / category management experience Strategic mindset Basic knowledge of finance and accounting Communicating effectively by conveying information and ideas in English, in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner, providing information to ensure understanding; solicit inputs and provide open candid conversations Developing collaborative relationships for the purpose of accomplishing work objectives; developing relationships with other individuals by listening, sharing ideas, and appreciating others’ efforts Ability to conceptualize business impact focused analytics
>1 years of relevant procurement working experience in a supply chain, Purchasing or Financial environment Understanding of sourcing and analytics tools such as Ariba, SAP MM/SRM, advanced MS Excel, MS Access, Database tools (SQL etc), TMS Basic knowledge on using e-sourcing tools
Next to our competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing on-top benefits:
22. Competitive Bonus
23. A Flexible Rewards system - (smartphone, bike lease, internet at home, Extra pension Plan, etc.)
24. Quarterly vouchers to taste our delicious beers
25. Compensation & seniority days in addition to legal holidays (40 Days total)
26. Meal vouchers, allowances, gift per company policy
27. A unique Parental leave
28. Competitive Life insurance, disability & medical plan
29. Learning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring)
30. 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.
#LI-ABI ZoneEUR