Associate Director, Procurement BE

Redcare Pharmacy; Berg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sport discounts

Mental health support

Hybrid / EU remote up to 20 days/year

Commuting allowance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Redcare Pharmacy in Belgium seeks a Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) to shape procurement strategy for OTC and health care products across the Belgian market. You will lead supplier negotiations, optimize terms, and build long-term partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers.

You will analyze KPIs, drive margin improvements, and collaborate with Retail Media, Category Management, and Demand & Supply teams to implement joint initiatives. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or related field, or comparable qualification.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with experience in pricing and terms.
• Excellent analytical skills with KPI reporting and data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic procurement strategies for OTC and health-care categories.
• Lead annual supplier negotiations and optimize purchasing terms and conditions.
• Analyze KPIs like margins, revenue, delivery performance and sales dynamics.
• Identify opportunities to drive growth and improve margins across product portfolios.
• Collaborate with Retail Media, Category Management, and Demand & Supply teams.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to support decisions.
• Build long-term partnerships with manufacturers.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

English

Education

Business/Economics degree or equivalent

Job description

As Europe’s leading online pharmacy, Redcare Pharmacy is driven by our dedicated teams and cutting-edge innovation. We strive to create a welcoming and collaborative work environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to contribute to our vision: “Until every human has their health.” If you're looking for a meaningful career that aligns with your values, join our team and start your #Redcareer today!

About the Role:

As a Strategic Buyer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in shaping our procurement strategy for over-the-counter (OTC) products and health and personal care products, and other pharmacy-related categories across the Belgian market. You will lead key supplier negotiations, optimize purchasing terms and conditions, and build long-term strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.

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 withinOTC, 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.