Strategic Purchasing Manager - Global - HQ Ghent - HUNTR - Gand

Strategic purchasing manager - Consumer Goods - Global

Relationship building with suppliers

Global playing field

Growing, young company with scale-up mentality

Sounds like the role for you?

Then you might be the purchase manager we are looking for.

Our client is a well-known lifestyle brand that will be familiar to both the Gordon Ramsays and hobby chefs of this world.

They were founded 10 years ago and have grown with several locations (NY, Hong Kong..) and over 100 employees ever since.

They are currently looking for new strategic talent in the loyalty department with global reach.

Your role?

As a strategic buyer your main role is to source and expand relationships with global suppliers.

This entails that:

You are the middle man/woman between the demands of your clients and the possibilities of the suppliers

You select the best supplier for each product category and document your findings

Negotiation is your middle name and you strive for profitable long term relationships

A team of two colleagues - focused on operational and admin support - will have your back

In a nutshell you are the ringleader when it comes to making the business more efficient by setting up the right partnerships.

Your profile?

We are looking for someone who is the perfect balance between a strong negotiator and an empathetic relationship builder.

You have at least 5 years of experience in as similar role that combines the strategic and operational aspect

You have a strong feeling for the retail sector and are passionate about innovation

What's in it for you?

You get to be a part of a strong, supportive team in an international and entrepreneurial environment

You will have a solid career development plan that will make sure you get all the chances to grow in the right direction

A competitive salary package with several extralegal benefits such as a company car, meal vouchers, insurances and so on.

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