Direct Procurement Manager

Vantage Recruitment; Venray; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact procurement ownership

Excellent growth potential

Access to a global supplier network

Job summary

A prominent international e-commerce business in Limburg, Netherlands, is looking for an experienced Direct Procurement Manager to drive product visibility in the sports and outdoor goods category. You will onboard global suppliers while securing marketing investments and managing performance metrics across your category. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in retail and a successful track record in the sports goods market, emphasizing strong negotiation skills. Join a fast-paced environment with excellent growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail, FMCG, or cross-border e-commerce.
• Proven track record in the sports and outdoor goods market.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Expand the sports and outdoor product range by onboarding global suppliers.
• Own profit and net profit performance in your category.
• Secure marketing investment from suppliers to boost visibility.

Skills

Commercial negotiation skills

Experience with sports and outdoor goods

Ability to collaborate across time zones

Job description

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Are you a commercially focused Direct Procurement Manager with proven experience in the sports and outdoor goods retail space? Do you know what it takes to onboard top-tier suppliers in a way that mirrors the scale and ambition of Amazon or eBay? If so, this is your opportunity to join a fast-growing international retail and e-commerce business with big plans and a global reach.

This business is scaling up its imported goods offering — and they’re looking for someone who knows the sports and outdoor goods category inside out. You'll play a key role in driving product visibility, negotiating supplier terms, and making critical decisions that shape the commercial future of a dynamic retail operation.

Responsibilities

• Expanding the sports and outdoor product range by onboarding global suppliers and major retailers
• Owning GMV, profit and net profit performance in your category
• Securing cost support and marketing investment from suppliers to boost product visibility and conversions
• Sourcing, onboarding, and managing global suppliers with a view to long-term growth
• Delivering category success through strategic procurement and data-led decision-making
• Collaborating across logistics, marketing and operations to execute trading plans

  Benefits

  • High-impact procurement ownership in a fast-paced, international e-commerce environment
  • A rare chance to scale a key retail category in partnership with global suppliers
  • Strategic and commercial autonomy — your results will be seen, measured and rewarded
  • Excellent growth potential, with access to a global supplier network and internal career development
  • The opportunity to shape the success of a major category with clear market opportunity

  Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in retail, FMCG, or cross-border e-commerce
  • A proven track record in the sports and outdoor goods market
  • Experience onboarding suppliers at scale — ideally working with or against large platforms like Amazon or eBay
  • Strong commercial negotiation skills and the ability to secure supplier marketing and cost support
  • Ability to work across time zones and collaborate globally

  To apply please send your CV via LinkedIn.