Buyer Food A-Brands

Netwerkt werving & selectie; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Netwerkt is seeking an ambitious Commercial Buyer based in Amsterdam to negotiate with leading FMCG brands across Europe. You will handle cross-border agreements, manage significant volumes and engage with senior decision-makers in multiple markets.

You will shape negotiation strategies, work closely with stakeholders, and contribute to the company's growth in a fast-paced international environment. Fluency in English is essential; German/French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in buying/procurement or comparable commercial role.
• Experience in FMCG with A-brands, retail or supplier side.
• Master's degree preferred; strong academic background.
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on attitude and ownership.
• Ability to work in an international, multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in English; German or French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with international A-brand FMCG suppliers.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies using data and market insights.
• Align interests of stakeholders across European markets.
• Build relationships with senior buying professionals and executives.
• Own your supplier portfolio and contribute to organisational growth.

Skills

Negotiation

International experience

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Meta tekst

As an international buyer in Amsterdam, you'll negotiate with leading FMCG food brands across European markets. Enjoy international career opportunities, direct contact with senior decision-makers, plenty of responsibility and a competitive salary package.

What's in it for you?

Imagine negotiating with some of the world's leading FMCG food brands, representing significant commercial volumes across multiple European markets and making a real impact on an international scale.

You'll engage directly with influential decision-makers in the international FMCG and food retail industry, from senior buying professionals to C-level executives.

This is an opportunity to take your commercial career to a whole new level.

• An entrepreneurial working environment with direct communication and minimal hierarchy.
• Plenty of opportunities to develop your negotiation skills and accelerate your international career.
• A highly competitive remuneration package that reflects your experience and responsibilities.

The company and the culture

You'll be joining an ambitious international buying organisation based in Amsterdam, operating at the heart of the European FMCG food retail industry.

What makes this organisation different? The mindset. The people. The ambition.

Think international expertise combined with the energy and entrepreneurial spirit of a scale-up. The team consists of commercially driven professionals from different countries and backgrounds, bringing together experience from both international retail organisations and leading FMCG suppliers.

The culture is open, pragmatic and hands-on. There are no unnecessary layers of management or endless approval processes. People take ownership, challenge ideas, make decisions and work together to achieve results.

English is the working language, and the Amsterdam office is where colleagues collaborate, exchange ideas and build their international networks.

This is an environment for people who enjoy responsibility, embrace change and want to contribute to the continued development of an ambitious organisation.

Your challenge and responsibilities

As a commercial and strategic buyer, you will be responsible for negotiating commercial agreements with leading multinational FMCG food brands on behalf of multiple European retail markets.

Unlike a traditional buying role focused on a single country or product category, your responsibilities will extend across borders, involving significant commercial volumes and an international network of stakeholders.

This is not just about buying. It's about strategy, influence, commercial power and the ability to bring different interests together at an international level.

Your challenge? Bringing different commercial interests together, developing a strong negotiation strategy and achieving the best possible results.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing commercial negotiations with international A-brand FMCG food suppliers.
• Preparing and executing negotiation strategies based on commercial data, market developments and business objectives.
• Aligning the interests and priorities of stakeholders across different European markets.
• Building relationships with senior buying professionals, commercial directors and executive-level decision-makers.
• Taking ownership of your supplier portfolio and contributing to the further development of the organisation.

Are you the ambitious buyer we are looking for?

You are commercially sharp, ambitious and confident. Negotiating comes naturally to you, and you genuinely enjoy the challenge of achieving results in a competitive international environment.

You understand that successful negotiations require more than commercial knowledge. They demand preparation, analytical thinking, strategic insight, persistence and the ability to influence people with different interests.

You are comfortable challenging others, standing your ground and navigating complex commercial situations. At the same time, you are open-minded, adaptable and eager to learn.

What do you bring?

• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in buying, procurement, key account management or a comparable commercial role.
• Experience in the FMCG food industry involving A-brands, either on the retail or supplier side.
• A strong academic background, preferably a master's degree.
• Confidence in communicating with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, a hands-on attitude and a strong sense of ownership.
• The ability to work effectively in an international environment with different cultures and commercial interests.
• Fluency in English. Fluency in German and/or French would be a significant advantage.

Most importantly, you have the ambition to grow, the confidence to challenge and the flexibility to embrace new ways of working.

Whether you are currently negotiating on behalf of a retailer or representing an international FMCG supplier, your experience could be an excellent foundation for this next step.