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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Advanced category management capabilities including pricing, assortment management, product lifecycle and innovation
Strong analytical mindset with solid experience using ERP systems and reporting tools
Languages:
Fluent Dutch and English are mandatory
French is considered a strong asset
A stable and growing international company
A stimulating environment combining business, purchasing and transformation challenges
Significant people management and organisational challenges
Contract: Permanent contract
Remote work: strong on-site presence expected
Team management: Purchasing budget: approximately €70M
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