Emerging Category Buyer — Europe Procurement & Negotiation

AB InBev Group; Leuven; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev in Leuven, Belgium, invites a proactive Associate Category Buyer to manage sourcing projects across a European procurement scope. You will run tenders and e-auctions end to end, convert spend data into strategic insights, and partner with Marketing, Supply, and Global Procurement to maximize value without compromising quality.

You will monitor supplier performance, identify cost optimization opportunities, and contribute to sustainability initiatives within a dynamic, multinational

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of working experience in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English with excellent stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing projects across the full category portfolio.
• Run tenders and e-auctions end to end, from supplier briefing to award.
• Turn spend data into insight: benchmarking, scope challenge, savings pipeline.
• Partner daily with Marketing/Supply and Global Procurement teams to land value.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and business reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and sustainability improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Data analysis tools

Job description

AB InBev in Leuven, Belgium, invites a proactive Associate Category Buyer to manage sourcing projects across a European procurement scope. You will run tenders and e-auctions end to end, convert spend data into strategic insights, and partner with Marketing, Supply, and Global Procurement to maximize value without compromising quality.

You will monitor supplier performance, identify cost optimization opportunities, and contribute to sustainability initiatives within a dynamic, multinational