Based at our Global Headquarters in Brussels, in order to further strengthen our Global Procurement team we are currently seeking an:

Group Procurement Manager CAPEX

(Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium)

Reporting directly to the Group Procurement Director, the successful candidate for this key function will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the category strategy for CAPEX  (150M€) at group level.

Key Accountabilities

Category Management

• Champion and embed the category management approach across the business
• Apply category tools and ensure alignment with Procurement OpX standards
• Understand and translate business requirements (AQSCI) into sourcing strategies
• Develop and execute category strategies that maximize supplier leverage
• Drive and track implementation of category plans
• Stimulate innovation and build a strong pipeline of new/alternative suppliers

Stakeholder Management

• Create and implement clear stakeholder and communication plans
• Align diverse stakeholders and turn conflicting needs into shared objectives
• Secure buy-in and approval for category strategies
• Partner closely with senior leadership to align procurement with business goals
• Act as a trusted business partner across Group and local stakeholders
• Support sustainability and supplier diversity targets and performance tracking
• Ensure capital budgets and timelines are met with key stakeholders
• Build strong networks with Group Engineering, Legal, and site leadership
• In cooperation with stakeholders ( Sites , Engineering, Operations) ensure that Capital budgets and project implementation times are respected      and that all business requirements are fulfilled
• Establishes a global network of contacts and works closely with Group Engineering , Group Legal and local Site Management

Supplier Management

• Build strategic, ethical, and high-performing supplier relationships
• Understand and manage the end-to-end supply chain
• Mitigate risk through strong supplier and supply strategies
• Align suppliers with company objectives and expectations
• Lead vendor lifecycle: selection, negotiation, governance, and exit
• Manage executive-level supplier relationships and resolve escalations

Contract Negotiation and Risk Management

• Act as the internal market expert
• Lead complex negotiations using advanced techniques
• Secure strong commercial terms and ensure AQSCI criteria in contracts
• Anticipate and mitigate contractual risks proactively
• Manage end-to-end RFI/RFP, bid evaluation, and contracting processes

Direction setting and implementation

• Align procurement objectives with site and group business priorities
• Translate business strategy into procurement actions and priorities

Performance Management

• Use data and reporting tools to drive insights and decisions
• Deliver savings and working capital improvements
• Identify synergies to optimize cost and resource efficiency
• Report savings in line with company methodologies

Who are we looking for? 

• You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or equivalent
• You bring 10+ years of proven experience in procurement of Capex and/or indirect goods & services
• You have experience working in an international environment
• You demonstrate cultural awareness and thrive in diverse settings
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken) and have a good level of Dutch plus French or Spanish
• You identify, develop, and implement creative and innovative business solutions
• You have knowledge of SAP, Power BI, and e-sourcing (a plus)
• You generate and share strategic business and market insights and translate them into actionable solutions
• You communicate effectively and build strong networks internally and externally
• You work in a structured, analytical, and results-oriented way
• You have strong commercial acumen and influencing skills
• You actively promote company culture, connect stakeholders, and foster understanding of the organization

Why should you join Puratos?

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (9€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th month pay
• Company car
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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Who are we?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 11 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

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We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.