This International Category Buyer will steer sourcing strategy and negotiate supplier agreements to secure raw materials and packaging for a thriving retail-food organization. You'll partner closely with internal teams to optimize cost, quality, and innovation across categories.Key responsibilities:Prepare negotiation strategies and supporting analyses (e.g. price/margin studies, market trends)Lead and coordinate commercial and meetings with suppliersReport and consolidate negotiation results for the category groupBuild price proposals aligned with mandate and company strategyProvide targeted analyses on price, raw materials, and market developments upon requestContribute to projects enhancing negotiation performance * Assess supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiativesDrive key negotiations in a high-growth retail/food environmentShape sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships in dynamic teamSuccessful Candidate ProfileUniversity degree in international business, purchasing, supply chain orProfessional command of English; fluency in French and/or German and/or Dutch is highly valuesAt least 5 years' experience in procurement, category buying, or supplier negotiations in food or retail industriesAdvanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills for data analysis and reportingStrong negotiation mindset, results-driven and comfortable managing complex discussionsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressureTeam player with a collaborative spirit and problem-solving approachOur client is a Brussels-based food retail enterprise experiencing rapid expansion and strengthening its sourcing function. The company has an entrepreneurial culture, focuses on building strong supplier relationships, and values innovation to remain competitive in the market.In return, the candidate receives:Attractive total compensation package and additional benefitsStrategic role in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organizationOpportunity to directly influence category performance and business results
