Associate Director, Procurement BE
Redcare Pharmacy · Tongeren
Company Description
About Redcare Pharmacy:
As Europe’s leading online pharmacy, Redcare Pharmacy is driven by our dedicated teams and cutting-edge innovation. We strive to create a welcoming and collaborative work environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to contribute to our vision: “Until every human has their health.” If you're looking for a meaningful career that aligns with your values, join our team and start your #Redcareer today!
About the Role:
As a Strategic Buyer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in shaping our procurement strategy for over-the-counter (OTC) products and health and personal care products, and other pharmacy-related categories across the Belgian market. You will lead key supplier negotiations, optimize purchasing terms and conditions, and build long-term strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.
Job Description
About your tasks:
- Develop and successfully implement strategic procurement strategies.
- Lead annual supplier negotiations and negotiate purchasing terms and conditions with manufacturers, focusing on key KPIs such as purchasing discounts, bonuses, and payment terms.
- Analyze and optimize key performance indicators, including margins, revenue development, supplier delivery performance, and sales dynamics.
- Identify opportunities to drive growth and improve margins across the product portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Retail Media, Category Management, and Demand & Supply teams to develop and implement joint initiatives.
- Monitor and analyze market trends and competitor activities to support strategic decision-making.
- Build and maintain strong, sustainable, and long-term partnerships with manufacturers.
Qualifications
About Your Profile:
- A completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or a comparable commercial qualification.
- Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally within OTC, non-prescription healthcare, or FMCG (Health & Beauty) sectors.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with proven experience in negotiating prices and commercial terms with manufacturers.
- Excellent analytical skills and confidence in working with KPIs and reports, combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Additional Information
About Your Benefits:
To provide you with the best possible support for your individual needs – whether it's maintaining a healthy lifestyle, spending quality time with your family, or developing your skills – we offer a wide range of location-specific benefits:
Sports: Your well-being is our top priority. That's why we offer discounted access to Sportoase, where you can stay active and find a healthy balance.
Mental Health: Get quick and professional support from psychologists through nilo if you feel overwhelmed in your personal or professional life. Completely anonymous and free of charge.
Work from Home: We work with a few fixed anchor days in the office. If your role does not require you to be on-site, we can arrange your place of work individually – including the possibility to work from anywhere in the EU for up to 20 days per year.
Mobility: We provide a commuting allowance for your daily travel to work, whether you use your own car or public transport. This allowance is paid on top of your salary.
Personal Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a variety of training opportunities, both internally and through external partners.
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