Associate Director - Procurement BE

Job Description

About your tasks:

• Develop and successfully implement strategic procurement strategies.
• Lead annual supplier negotiations and negotiate purchasing terms and conditions with manufacturers, focusing on key KPIs such as purchasing discounts, bonuses, and payment terms.
• Analyze and optimize key performance indicators, including margins, revenue development, supplier delivery performance, and sales dynamics.
• Identify opportunities to drive growth and improve margins across the product portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Retail Media, Category Management, and Demand & Supply teams to develop and implement joint initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze market trends and competitor activities to support strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong, sustainable, and long-term partnerships with manufacturers.

Qualifications

About Your Profile:

• A completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or a comparable commercial qualification.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally within OTC, non-prescription healthcare, or FMCG (Health & Beauty) sectors.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with proven experience in negotiating prices and commercial terms with manufacturers.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence in working with KPIs and reports, combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

About Your Benefits:

To provide you with the best possible support for your individual needs – whether it's maintaining a healthy lifestyle, spending quality time with your family, or developing your skills – we offer a wide range of location-specific benefits:

• Sports: Your well-being is our top priority. That's why we offer discounted access to Sportoase, where you can stay active and find a healthy balance.

• Mental Health: Get quick and professional support from psychologists through nilo if you feel overwhelmed in your personal or professional life. Completely anonymous and free of charge.

• Work from Home: We work with a few fixed anchor days in the office. If your role does not require you to be on-site, we can arrange your place of work individually – including the possibility to work from anywhere in the EU for up to 20 days per year.

• Mobility: We provide a commuting allowance for your daily travel to work, whether you use your own car or public transport. This allowance is paid on top of your salary.

• Personal Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a variety of training opportunities, both internally and through external partners.

Compensation Grade: Grade 17