European Category Buyer: Sourcing & Negotiation

abinbev; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev in Leuven seeks an Associate Procurement Buyer to own sourcing projects and run end-to-end tenders using SAP Ariba and Coupa. You will translate spend data into insights, collaborate daily with Marketing and Global Procurement, and monitor supplier performance through KPIs and reviews.

You will identify cost optimization opportunities, support contract rolls and governance, and contribute to strategic procurement initiatives across European markets.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience from any business function (finance, commercial, marketing, agency-side, consulting).
• 1-3 years of working experience in procurement or related fields.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English with good communication and stakeholder skills.

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 and savings pipeline.
• Partner daily with Marketing, Supply and Global Procurement teams to land value.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, innovation and sustainability.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Education across business functions

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

AB InBev in Leuven seeks an Associate Procurement Buyer to own sourcing projects and run end-to-end tenders using SAP Ariba and Coupa. You will translate spend data into insights, collaborate daily with Marketing and Global Procurement, and monitor supplier performance through KPIs and reviews.

You will identify cost optimization opportunities, support contract rolls and governance, and contribute to strategic procurement initiatives across European markets.