Interim Supply Chain & Procurement Manager | FMCG

Gimber; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GIMBER interim Supply Chain & Procurement Manager role focused on developing sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging, negotiating terms, and ensuring continuity of supply in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Production, Finance and Quality to build resilient, cost-efficient processes and digital capabilities.

You will also drive system upgrades, ESG alignment, and continuous improvement while managing supplier relationships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, business process management or a related environment.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the company’s sourcing strategy for raw materials, packaging, and supply chain services.
• Negotiates contracts, pricing, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships.
• Conducts market analysis to identify cost, risk, and innovation opportunities.
• Identifies and mitigates supply risks (single sourcing, geopolitical, quality).
• Ensures adherence to food safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Ensures continuity of supply and manages supplier performance.
• Optimises processes and lead continuous improvement plans after issues arising in supply chain.
• Implements automation and digital tools to improve efficiency.
• Drives continuous improvement across supply chain processes.
• Works closely with planning, production, finance, quality, and logistics.
• Aligns with R&D on new materials, specifications, and supplier onboarding.
• Ensures procurement decisions support operational and commercial priorities.
• Manages supplier audits, certifications, and compliance requirements in support of QA.
• Supports long-term sourcing strategy.
• Leads cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service.
• Drives system upgrades in supply chain, process redesigns, and digital transformation in procurement.
• Contribute assessing current situation, assessing the gap and build the plan for supply chain

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Supplier management

Supply chain planning

Purchasing

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

Master data management

Business process optimization

Financial acumen

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Hands-on problem solving

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

FMCG experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Interim Supply Chain & Procurement Manager | FMCG

Full-time

Temporary

Your mission

There are plenty of reasons to skip the alcohol – but zero reasons to compromise on flavour. Crafted with premium ingredients, zero preservatives, and 100% organic goodness, GIMBER is for those who live life to the fullest: pure, powerful, and unapologetically bold.
As our new Supply Chain and Business Process Excellence Manager, you’re here to fuel the fire. You’ll contribute to our mission by developing the company's strategic procurement approach while driving efficient, scalable and reliable supply-chain processes and systems.
The role combines strategic sourcing and supplier management with ownership ofbusiness processes, ERP/MRP optimisation. It ensures continuity of supply, competitive sourcing, strong supplier performance and effective processes while supporting the company's quality, sustainability and growth ambitions.
Working cross-functionally with Planning, Production, Finance, Quality, R&D and Logistics, the role translates business needs into effective sourcing strategies, processes, systems and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Your kick-ass responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement

• Develops and executes the company’s sourcing strategy for raw materials, packaging, and supply chain services
• Negotiates contracts, pricing, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships.
• Conducts market analysis to identify cost, risk, and innovation opportunities.
• Identifies and mitigates supply risks (single sourcing, geopolitical, quality).
• Ensures adherence to food safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Ensures continuity of supply and manages supplier performance.

Operational Purchasing

• Ensures correct stock levels of raw materials based on forecasts, lead times, production needs and master contracts.
• Optimises processes and lead continuous improvement plans after issues arising in supply chain.

System & Process Optimisation

• Implements automation and digital tools to improve efficiency, as portfolio manager (interface Idealis and key users)
• Drives continuous improvement across supply chain processes.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Works closely with planning, production, finance, quality, and logistics.
• Aligns with R&D on new materials, specifications, and supplier onboarding.
• Ensures procurement decisions support operational and commercial priorities.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Manages supplier audits, certifications, and compliance requirements in support of QA

Strategic Contribution

• Supports long‑term sourcing strategy.
• Leads cost‑reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service.
• Drives system upgrades in supply chain, process redesigns, and digital transformation in procurement.

ESG/B Corp lead in Supply Chain

• Contribute assessing current situation, assessing the gap and build the plan for supply chain

Role Objective
Build a resilient, cost-effective and responsible supply base while creating the systems, processes and digital capabilities required for an efficient and scalable supply-chain organisation.

Your profile

We don't do "ordinary." We’re looking for a specific kind of energy. Are you someone who…

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, business process management or a related environment.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and supplier management.
• Good understanding of supply-chain planning, purchasing, inventory and production environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, master data and business-process optimisation.
• Commercially strong with good analytical and financial understanding.
• Strong project-management and cross-functional stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on problem solving.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in FMCG, food or a related manufacturing environment is an advantage.

Why us?

WHY JOIN THE G-TRIBE??
Joining us isn't just taking a job; it’s becoming part of something bigger. We promise you:

• Connection – a vibrant, supportive team culture where people look out for each other
• Growth – the opportunity to take ownership of your journey and keep on developing your skills
• Impact – the chance to contribute to a bold, sustainable mission that truly matters

About us

Hi! Now that we’ve seen your spark, here’s a bit about ours. We’re a passionate bunch bringing people together with products that stimulate everyone’s inner fire. Our values aren't just posters on a wall – they’re how we shake up the status quo every single day:

We CHAMPION People.

Our people are the heart of GIMBER. We’ve built a space where you can thrive – both professionally and personally. We’re all about unlocking potential and fuelling innovation to achieve remarkable results together.

We Dare to OWN it.

True growth comes from ownership. Every member of the G-Tribe treats our mission and challenges as their own. No excuses, just personal accountability and the drive to succeed.

Hi! Now that we’ve seen your spark, here’s a bit about ours. We’re a passionate bunch bringing people together with products that stimulate everyone’s inner fire. Our values aren't just posters on a wall – they’re how we shake up the status quo every single day: We CHAMPION People. Our people are the heart of GIMBER. We’ve built a space where you can thrive – both professionally and personally. We’re all about unlocking potential and fuelling innovation to achieve remarkable results together. We Dare to OWN it. True growth comes from ownership. Every member of the G-Tribe treats our mission and challenges as their own. No excuses, just personal accountability and the drive to succeed.
We SHAKE Things Up.
GIMBER was born to disrupt. We push boundaries, redefine what’s possible, and refuse to settle for "normal." It’s the key ingredient to our magic formula.