About Procurement at Basic-Fit

Basic-Fit is Europe's largest fitness operator, withnearly 2,000clubs across multiplecountriesand we keep growing. As the organization continues to grow and evolve, Procurement plays a key role in supporting operational excellence, sustainable growth, and value creation across the business.

The Procurement function is on a journey to further strengthen its capabilities, governance, processes, systems, and business impact. This role offers the opportunity to shape and drive category strategies across Facilities while partnering closely with stakeholders across the organization.

This Is What Your Role Looks Like

AsFacilitiesCategory Lead, you own, under the leadership of the Head of Procurement,defining and executing category strategies across Facilities spend categories throughout the Basic-Fit footprint.As Basic-Fit manages close to 2,000 clubs across Europe, Facilities is a key spend category.

Working closely with the Facilities Director, the Head of Procurement, and stakeholders across Operations, Finance, and Legal,youeplaya key role in supporting operational excellence, business continuity, and value creation.

Real impact, atrealscale.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, conduct commercial negotiations, and drive value through cost optimization, service improvement, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation.

Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement, you will act as the category expert and trusted business partner for Facilities procurement across all Basic-Fit countries.

YourResponsibilities

Category Strategy & Category Management

Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities in collaboration with business stakeholders.
Continuously assess market developments, supplier capabilities, and industry trends toidentifyopportunities and risks.
Identifyand deliver value creation opportunities through cost optimization, service improvements, innovation, and risk management.

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management

Lead end-to-end sourcing projects across Facilities categories.
Develop sourcing strategies and manage RFx processes.
Conduct supplier evaluations and selection processes in partnership with business stakeholders.
Lead commercial negotiations and support contract finalization with Legal and business teams.

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

Manage supplier relationships in partnership with business stakeholders.
Together with business stakeholders,monitorsupplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Address supplier performance issues and support corrective action plans where required.

Business Partnering

Build strong relationships with Facilities, Operations, Property and Finance, Legal, and other relevant business stakeholders.
Act as a trusted advisor on category strategy, supplier markets, and sourcing approaches.
Ensure Procurement is involved early in supplier-related decisions and projects.

Who Are You?

You'rea seasoned category professional who moves easily between strategy and execution.You'recomfortable in an international environment, know how to bring stakeholders along, and keep suppliers sharp.

You also recognize yourself in the following:

8–12 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management, preferably in Facilities, Technical Services, or Property Services.

A proventrack recordof delivering value through category strategies, sourcing, and supplier management.

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills — without needing direct authority.

Hands-on, results-driven, and at home in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Fluent in English;additionallanguages are a plus.

What We Offer You

At Basic-Fit,it'snot just about work —it'sabout your growth. As Facilities Category Lead,you'llhave the freedom to make a real impact in an organizationthat'sconstantly evolving.

What you can expect from us:

Learning & Development:Unlimited access toGoodHabitzand LinkedIn Learning.

Career Growth:Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development — including the potential to take on broader category leadership responsibilities.

Work Culture:An informal, international, and down-to-earth environment. We value working together, so we work 4 days in the office, 1 day from home.

Innovation:Your ideas contribute to strategic projects.

Salary:A gross salary between €65,000 and €90,000 per year (based on 40 hours), depending on your experience and background.

Perks & Benefits:Travel allowance, bike plan, health insurance discount, remote work allowance, anda pensionplan (52% contribution by Basic-Fit).

Fitness:Free access to our gym at HQ.

About Basic-Fit

Basic-Fit is Europe's leader in the value-for-money fitness market, with more than 4.7 million members across 1,650+ clubs in 6 countries. We are continuously growing and improving. Ifyou'relooking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at work,you'vecome to the right place!

WhatMakesUsUnique?

Work with Impact:What you do makes a difference. Wedon'tjust work for our members, partners, and teams — we work with them.

Collaboration:Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.

Diversity & Inclusion:We welcome everyone into our workplace.

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