Junior Category Buyer: Global Sourcing & Negotiation

AB InBev; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev Leuven is seeking an Associate Category Buyer to lead sourcing projects across multiple categories and manage end-to-end tenders and e-auctions. You will turn spend data into actionable insights and collaborate with Marketing, Supply and Global Procurement to secure value while maintaining creative quality.

The role emphasizes strong analytical and negotiation skills, English fluency, and an entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work across cultures in a European scope.

Qualifications

• Experience across finance, commercial, marketing, or consulting.
• 1-3 years of working experience in procurement or related field.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English with strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to collaborate across cultures.
• Interest in procurement, operations, manufacturing, marketing, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing projects across the category portfolio.
• Run tenders and e-auctions (SAP Ariba / Coupa) end to end.
• Turn spend data into insights and savings pipeline.
• Partner with Marketing, Supply and Global Procurement teams to land value.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs, SLAs, and business reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, value engineering, and sustainability.
• Support contract implementation, renewals, compliance, and governance.
• Contribute to strategic procurement process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Influence & collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fluent English

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

AB InBev Leuven is seeking an Associate Category Buyer to lead sourcing projects across multiple categories and manage end-to-end tenders and e-auctions. You will turn spend data into actionable insights and collaborate with Marketing, Supply and Global Procurement to secure value while maintaining creative quality.

The role emphasizes strong analytical and negotiation skills, English fluency, and an entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work across cultures in a European scope.