Job Details
- Contract Type:
- Unlimited / Full-Time
- Country / City:
- Belgium / Brussels
- Company:
- SA Beiersdorf NV
- Job Function:
- Supply Chain Management
Your Tasks
We are looking for an Indirect Buyer - Marketing to join our dynamic team within the France/Benelux subsidiary of Beiersdorf. This strategic role covers France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with a portfolio including displays, POS materials, co-packing , and other indirect categories. You will play a key role in the transformation of our procurement organization, with new categories to be integrated.
Key Responsibilities:
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Tender Management
Collaborate with internal teams to identify needs, lead projects, select suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, and manage contracts in coordination with our legal department, in line with Beiersdorf’s procurement policy. -
Supplier & Category Management
Select suppliers based on strict criteria (financial health, code of conduct, sustainability commitment, expertise), maintain strong relationships, and co-develop innovative solutions. -
Performance Management
Contribute to savings targets by identifying cost optimization opportunities, engaging stakeholders, and tracking procurement KPIs. -
Systems & Training Support
Train internal stakeholders on procurement processes, provide support on tools (SRM, SAP), and ensure data quality for negotiations and contracting.
Your Profile
What it takes to join us:
- Relevant degree with ideally a specialization in Procurement;
- Minimum 5 years of experience, including expertise in Displays/POS development;
- Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent communication and negotiation abilities;
- Team spirit and ability to work in a regional network;
- Analytical mindset, autonomy, initiative, and decision-making capability;
- Curiosity and willingness to explore diverse procurement categories;
- Proficiency in SAP, SRM, CLM, Ariba environments;
- Professional level of English, both written and spoken
Why Beiersdorf?
A great place to work: pure and simple. Besides offering you a challenging role, you will also receive a competitive salary & fringe benefits:
- Meal vouchers (8€ / day) & Internet allowance;
- Hospitalization insurance & pension scheme contribution;
- Company phone subscription
- 32 holidays
- Performance based bonus
- Flexible working hours & 2 days of homeworking per week
- 100% reimbursement of public transportation costs
- Participation in our annual learning & development programs
- Many more!
Additional information
We know that feeling good starts on the inside. That means making people happy, from our consumers to you. Together, we work the magic that turns complex science into easy to-use products: but look beyond the formulas and you’ll find a great place to work, combining care, collaboration and pure performance to create brands that are trusted by millions.
We care for your uniqueness. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
