Associate Director, Procurement BE

Redcare Pharmacy; Limburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted sport facility access (Stre

Mental health support via nilo

Work from home options with EU 20 days

Job summary

Redcare Pharmacy is seeking a Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) to shape procurement across OTC and health care categories in Belgium. You will lead supplier negotiations, optimize terms, and build strategic partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.

The role requires a degree in business/commerce and several years in strategic procurement, with strong negotiation and analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and good English are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally OTC/healthcare or FMCG.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills in commercial terms.
• Excellent analytical skills with KPIs and reports.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic procurement strategies.
• Lead annual supplier negotiations and terms, focusing on discounts, bonuses, and payment terms.
• Analyze and optimize margins, revenue development, supplier delivery performance and sales dynamics.
• Identify opportunities to drive growth and improve margins across the product portfolio.
• Collaborate with Retail Media, Category Management, and Demand & Supply teams on joint initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to support decisions.
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with manufacturers.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Redcare Pharmacy:

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 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.