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Interim Manager


Our client, a leading Belgian distributor in the professional building materials and tools sector (80 employees, 45,000 SKUs, 3 sites), is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager (Directeur Achats Ad-Interim) to lead and structure its procurement function during a transition period.
You will manage a team of 4 buyers and play a key role in ensuring operational continuity, supplier performance, and cost optimisation while preparing the ground for a future permanent appointment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of 4 buyers
Negotiate supplier contracts (pricing, volumes, commercial terms)
Oversee stock planning and availability across multiple retail sites
Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, margin impact)
Optimise procurement processes and ERP data management
Act as a strong interface between Purchasing, Sales and General Management
Must-Have Profile
Proven purchasing experience in retail / B2C distribution (multi-site environment preferred)
Strong negotiator with hands-on operational mindset
Experience managing and coaching teams
Bilingual French/Dutch
Comfortable operating in a transformation context
Practical Details
Start: ASAP
3 sites in Belgium - Brussels, Court-St-Etienne, and Liège
We are seeking a pragmatic, structured, and results-driven professional who can combine operational excellence with effective team leadership.

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