Ready to Lead Procurement & Category Management at BMB with huge growth ambition?
Location: Antwerp, Belgium (with frequent travel to branches)
Role: Manager Procurement & Category Management (reporting into the CEO BMB)
Industry: Building Materials & Distribution
Are you a strategic procurement leader with a strong category management mindset? Do you thrive in a fast paced, data driven environment where collaboration with Sales and Supply Chain is key?
BMB is seeking a high impact Procurement & Category Management Manager to lead its procurement strategy, optimize supplier relationships, and drive profitability in a highly dynamic market.
Why Join Us?
Shape the future by leading procurement and category strategies for one of Belgiums key building materials distributors.
This role offers the opportunity to make a strategic impact, driving EBITDA optimization, and improving supplier negotiations, cost savings, and supply chain integration.
* You will work with advanced procurement tools such as Sievo, Bonsai, and Ecovadis to enhance spend analysis, supplier transparency, and sustainability.
* You will also build strong partnerships, collaborating cross functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance, as well as cross OpCo teams to maximize efficiency.
* This is a leadership role where you will develop a high performing team, driving talent development, digital transformation, and procurement excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute a category management & procurement strategy that enhances profitability.
* Optimize procurement processes through data driven decision making, improving master data quality and supplier negotiations.
* Lead seven direct reports and two indirect reports, fostering a strong performance driven culture.
* You will also leverage cross OpCo collaboration to drive group wide procurement synergies and ensure alignment with ESG strategies, implementing sustainable product initiatives.
Who Are We Looking For?
1. We are looking for someone with 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or a purchasing manager role within the building materials industry or adjacent sectors.
2. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, with the ability to balance supplier power dynamics and optimize cost structures.
3. A hands on and analytical mindset is essential, as is comfort with digital tools to drive data driven procurement strategies.
4. This role requires proven leadership experience, with the ability to develop talent and foster a collaborative culture.
5. You must be fluent in Flemish & English (spoken and written) and hold a Mast