Category Buyer Capex & MRO

AB InBev; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AB InBev in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a Category Buyer Capex & MRO to drive Europe-wide strategy, execute sourcing, and manage supplier relations. The role involves cross-country coordination, contract execution, and performance analytics with a strong focus on compliance and cost optimization.

The candidate will interact with stakeholders, participate in strategic planning, and ensure governance and risk management across procurement activities within AB InBev Europe.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent; MBA/Master preferred.
• Strong analytical and procurement skills across categories.
• Experience in Capex or MRO procurement is a plus.
• Fluent English; other European languages beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Support deployment of Capex & MRO category strategy across Europe.
• Translate and communicate RFPs to assess the supply base.
• Lead sustainable sourcing and contract execution in Europe.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage SLA/KPI/Financials.
• Provide analytics on volumes, prices, and variances vs budget.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Sourcing knowledge

Leadership

Finance awareness

Communication in English

Project management

Cross-country coordination

Formation

University degree

MBA/Master preferred

Outils

eAuctions

S2P tools

Description du poste

Seniority Level:

Job Description Template

Job Title: Category Buyer Capex & MRO

Reference code:

Job Grade: 7

Job Holder:

Location: Leuven, Belgium

Travel The scope of this job will require some international travels within Europe. approximately 5% of the time

Reporting to: Procurement & Sustainability Manager Capex & MRO

PURPOSE OF ROLE

• Support the deployment of the RPO category strategy for Capex & MRO Europe within the required geographical scope
• Support the assessment of the supply base through translation and communication of RFPs
• Define & execute sourcing as according to internal requirements
• Perform supplier relationship management through monitoring of key deliverables (SLA, KPI & Financials)
• Provide analytics reporting on actual volumes/ prices and variances vs. budget
• Ensure supply chain security by maintaining an operational follow-up with key stakeholders regarding future volume forecasts & operational needs
• Ensure & guarantee compliance with internal policies through the sourcing process and implementation of tenders

Accountabilities

The key accountabilities for this role include but are not restricted to:

Transactional procurement

• Support the budget definition and strategic planning processes, providing information about local situations
• Drive compliant procurement agenda within Europe scope, and have full accountability for the correct implementation of any concluded sourcing within the assigned scope
• Monitor Category and contracts performance, price variance and take appropriate corrective actions when needed;
• Resolve outstanding contract issues and claims
• Consolidate contracts locally as well as across countries
• Assure timely contract renewal and manage / plan contract expiration dates
• Increase performance of procurement operational KPIs

Strategic procurement

• Define & execute the European Capex & MRO Strategy and roadmap; in close collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Provide information for global/cross-zone sourcing streams and implement global and zone contracts;
• Lead and execute strategic/tactical sourcing projects
• Implement European contracts (where required) in line with European S2P policies and overall strategic sourcing agenda
• Participate in the Category budgeting process
• Develop business award scenarios and final recommendation
• Review, sign and ensure implementation of negotiated contracts

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Challenge existing ways of working in order to improve procurement results and efficiency, delivering procurement targets
• Understand and follow global and zone governance – policies and procedures. Suggest improvement opportunities;
• Increase Procurement coverage of the spend (where relevant);
• Drive proper/transparent contracting/purchasing methods;
• Identify, initiate and co-manage value engineering efforts, innovation projects with internal teams and external organizations;
• Support any procurement specific project (supplier portal, excellence program, etc.).

Key Internal Stakeholder and External Supplier Management

• Engage with stakeholders and Suppliers to ensure supplier performance monitoring and alignment to targets, Manage supplier relationship and develop category Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Support and engage the Global Procurement office for procurement and category strategy deployment, as applicable, at regional and local level
• Support suppliers in using the sourcing tool (for example e-auctions)
• Regular follow-up of budget and financial figures with GPO and Zone/ country Finance
• Closely cooperate with your stakeholders

Compliance, Policies and Reporting

• Embody the highest standards of compliance and ethics
• Implement the Code of Business Conduct in particular, as it relates to Procurement
• Adhere to Corporate & Social Responsibility policies & procedures.
• SCOPE OF ROLE
• Manage daily operational business with suppliers with a high level of sophistication
• Responsible for flawless execution of transactional procurement in close collaboration with wider procurement team
• Run RFI/RFP/RFQ/eAuctions/Face to Face negotiations
• KEY CONTACTS
• Zone VP’s
• GPO/RPO Managers
• GPO/RPO PPM Managers
• RPO Directors
• Zone supply teams & local brewery operations
• Stakeholders
• Legal team
• Suppliers (Sales director, key account managers )

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Education
• University Degree or equivalent (preferable MBA or Master degree)
• Critical skills needed for success in this position:
• Strong analytical skills
• Sourcing knowledge and high standard of understanding of sourcing processes across different categories
• Good understanding of 8 steps sourcing
• Strong leadership skills
• Applied economics, finance, supply chain and commercial awareness, Basic knowledge of finance and accounting
• Ability to work under pressure
• Advanced PC and presentation skills
• English Language fluent – ability to communicate effectively by conveying information and ideas in English, in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner, providing information to ensure understanding; solicit inputs and provide open candid conversations, other European languages, are beneficial

• Establishing and developing collaborative working relationships for the purpose of accomplishing work objectives
• Curious and innovative mindset with the ability to build strong internal and external partnerships;
• Project management skills and ability to manage complex cross-country, cross-functional scope;
• 1-3 years working experience: Procurement, Supply Chain, Capex or brewing operations.
• Strong affinity with Capex & MRO, or a passion machinery and it’s respective maintenance.
• Eager to drive our ambitious sustainability agenda;
• Knowledge of Procurement processes, methods and techniques, including negotiation skills, e-sourcing tools,
• Category management experience is a strong asset;