Associate Director, Procurement BE

Redcare Pharmacy; Tongeren; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sport access

Mental health support

Remote work up to 20 EU days/year

Commuting allowance

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

Redcare Pharmacy is seeking a Strategic Buyer to shape procurement for OTC and health care products across Belgium. You will lead supplier negotiations and optimize terms to improve margins and drive growth in a fast-evolving market.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in business/economics, several years in strategic procurement, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, with excellent English communication. This role supports cross-functional teams and long-term supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Several years in strategic procurement, preferably OTC or FMCG.
• Strong negotiation skills with track record on price and terms.
• Excellent analytical skills with KPIs.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement strategic procurement strategies.
• Lead annual supplier negotiations and set terms with manufacturers.
• Analyze KPIs such as margins, revenue, supplier delivery performance.
• Identify opportunities to grow margins across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Retail Media, Category Management, and Demand & Supply teams.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities for strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with manufacturers.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Procurement

Excel

PowerPoint

English

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

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.