Junior Category Buyer

AB InBev; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Résumé du poste

AB InBev based in Leuven is seeking an Associate Category Buyer to manage sourcing projects and lead end-to-end tenders and e-auctions.

You will turn spend data into insights, partner with Marketing, Supply and Global Procurement, and monitor supplier performance to deliver value without compromising quality. A high-energy, collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience from any business function (finance, commercial, marketing, consulting)
• 1–3 years working experience
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Fluent English

Responsabilités

• 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 and identify savings
• Partner with Marketing, Supply and Global Procurement to land value
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs, SLAs and reviews
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, innovation, and sustainability improvements
• Support contract implementation, renewals, compliance and governance
• Contribute to strategic projects to improve procurement processes and supplier collaboration

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication & stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fluent English

Outils

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Description du poste

Seniority Level: Associate

#Ownership

Category buyer

Based in Leuven | Full-time, in-office | European scope

PURPOSE:

Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive.
We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy.
We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.
That’s Who We Are: Come and

OWN IT.

Are you an analytical problem-solver who knows how to deliver? Curious about how the world's biggest beer company manages indirect procurement? We're looking for high-energy professionals who want to manage negotiations, budgets and stakeholder relationships and grow into a strategic role to join either our Marketing Services or Capex/MRO team.

What You'll Do:

• Own sourcing projects across the full category portfolio
• Run tenders and e-auctions (SAP Ariba / Coupa) 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 without compromising creative quality
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and business reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, innovation, value engineering, and sustainability improvements.
• Support contract implementation, renewals, compliance, and procurement governance.
• Contribute to strategic projects that improve procurement processes, supplier collaboration, and business performance.

What You'll Need:

• Relevant experience from any business function (finance, commercial, marketing, agency-side, consulting)
• 1-3Y working experience
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Genuine interest in business, procurement, operations, manufacturing, marketing, or supply chain.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across different cultures and functions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to challenge the status quo.
• Fluent English

What You'll Get:

• A steep learning curve in one of the world's most dynamic procurement organizations.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and international suppliers.
• Ownership from day one.
• A structured development path towards Senior Category Buyer, Procurement Manager, and global procurement leadership roles.
• Competitive salary and strong performance bonus.
• Opportunities to work across different procurement categories and European markets.
• The chance to contribute to AB InBev's growth and sustainability ambitions.

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US

We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit.

UNIQUE CULTURE

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy.We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.

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