Group Procurement Category Manager Indirect

Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is growing rapidly with over 8500 employees in 74 countries, with a consolidated turnover of over €2,5 billion in 2022. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This, coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

Position Overview

Based at our Global Headquarters in Brussels, in order to further strengthen our Global Procurement team we are currently seeking an:

Group Procurement Category Manager Indirect

(Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium)

Reporting directly to the Group Procurement Director, the successful candidate for this key function will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the category strategies for a range of Indirect goods & services categories, such as Transport, Energy, Fleet, IT, Interim etc. (350M€) at group level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the charge in championing our category management process and driving innovation in supplier relationships.
• Develop and execute strategies that maximize our leverage with suppliers while aligning with our business objectives.
• Be the driving force behind a team of four individuals, optimizing sourcing and operational activities to ensure success.
• Prepare and implement communication plans, foster consensus within multifunctional teams, and ensure alignment with key stakeholders.
• Promote fair and ethical supplier relationships, minimize risk, and define strategies for effective vendor relationships.
• Utilize your market knowledge to develop and execute commodity cover strategies, negotiate agreements, and manage risks effectively.
• Align procurement objectives with our organizational goals and understand how they contribute to our business strategy.
• Drive savings, working capital improvements, and optimize profit margins through proactive analysis and collaboration with internal teams.

What are we looking for?

• You hold a Master's degree in Business/Economics or an equivalent qualification.
• You have demonstrated a successful track record with over 7 years of experience in procuring Indirect goods & services.
• You are experienced in navigating an international environment and you possess a strong cultural awareness and a background in promoting diversity.
• You are fluent in English, both written and verbal, enabling seamless communication across borders.
• You are known for your ability to innovate and find creative solutions to business challenges.
• You can develop and share strategic business insights, translating them into actionable solutions.
• You are adept at promoting our company culture and fostering connections within the wider organization.

Why should you join Puratos?

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (8€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th month pay
• Company car
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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