Procurement Strategy Manager

Michael Page International (Belgium); Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Flexible working

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a proactive procurement professional to join Brussels-based team. You will participate in purchasing and commercial projects, coordinate discussions among stakeholders, support negotiations, prepare documentation, and analyze data to identify opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Procurement or related field and 2–5 years of experience. Fluent in French and English; additional Dutch or German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, FMCG, retail, category management, account management, commercial, or project management roles.
• Strong business acumen with an interest in purchasing, negotiations, and strategic stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Pragmatic, proactive, relationship-oriented, and comfortable operating in an international environment.
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages such as Dutch or German are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in purchasing and commercial projects with a focus on value creation and business performance.
• Coordinate and facilitate discussions between various stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Support negotiations, prepare relevant documentation and follow up on agreed actions.
• Analyse data and market insights to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Prepare presentations, reports and recommendations for management and project teams.
• Contribute to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all parties involved.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of strategic business initiatives.

Skills

Business acumen

Advanced Excel

Data-driven mindset

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is an international organisation operating within the consumer goods and retail sector.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in purchasing and commercial projects with a focus on value creation and business performance.
• Coordinate and facilitate discussions between various stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Support negotiations, prepare relevant documentation and follow up on agreed actions.
• Analyse data and market insights to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Prepare presentations, reports and recommendations for management and project teams.
• Contribute to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all parties involved.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of strategic business initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

Successful Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, FMCG, retail, category management, account management, commercial, or project management roles.
• Strong business acumen with an interest in purchasing, negotiations, and strategic stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Pragmatic, proactive, relationship-oriented, and comfortable operating in an international environment.
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages such as Dutch or German are a plus.

What's on Offer

Our customer offers you:

• A competitive salary with a very rewarding Bonus.
• Join a company with a lot of flexibility
• The possibility to grow and evolve within a dynamic purchasing structure

This role in Brussels provides a rewarding career.