Interim Procurement Category Manager

Over onze klant

Our client is a Retail company in Venlo.

Functie

In this role as Interim Procurement Category Manager you will be focusing on:

• Category Ownership: Drive the commercial success of the Paper & Mailing category by developing and executing category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Pricing Strategy: Set and monitor pricing structures to optimize margin and competitiveness, while maintaining alignment with procurement and commercial objectives.
• Supplier Management: Lead negotiations and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to secure the best terms, availability, and product quality.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Sales to align category strategy with go-to-market plans and promotional activities.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor category performance through KPIs and market data, adjusting plans proactively to ensure continued growth and profitability.
• Sustainability & Compliance: Ensure all sourcing activities are aligned with the company's sustainability targets and ethical procurement standards.

Profiel

For this role as Interim Procurement Category Manager:

• Proven experience in Procurement with a focus on Category Management.
• At least 5 years of experience in retail organizations.
• Strong commercial knowledge and strategic thinking.
• Experience managing product categories in a dynamic, multi-supplier environment.
• Ability to analyze data and market trends to drive procurement decisions.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Please keep in mind that professionals with a procurement background limited to production, raw materials, or technical components will not be considered for this role.

• Start date: 5th of May 2025
• Full time contract (40h per week)
• Contract until the end of the year
• On site (hybrid is also possible).