Senior Category Buyer Transport & Logistics

As our Senior Category Buyer at AB-InBev, you will be responsible for development of the European Transportation Category and Sourcing Strategies for EU Transportation and implementation of them via strategic sourcing projects and other non-sourcing initiatives

Join us and you will be defining the category strategy, sourcing, tactics and contracts, driving the optimal delivery of business requirements. From your very first day, you’ll be encouraged to lead, speak your mind and take ownership of your success. You’ll have your colleagues behind you because we believe that with hard work and a strong team, we can achieve anything.

Join us to make an impact and lead with your expertise.

At AB InBev, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Corona, Stella Artois, Samson and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us. 

We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything.

To build a more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So let’s take on the challenge together.

Cheers to dreaming big!   

What will you be doing:

• Define & execute European Transport Category Strategy and Category roadmap

• Participate in development of global category strategies and support their execution.

• Provide information for global/cross-zone sourcing streams and implement global and zone contracts;

• Lead and execute strategic/tactical sourcing projects (see details below);

• Manage supplier relationship and develop category Supplier Relationship Management (SRM);

• Collaborate with functional budget owners and work closely with the Category Manager, Procurement Shared Services, Global Procurement Office and other relevant stakeholders;

• Maximize value for the Company through each initiative.

• Monitor Category and contracts performance, price variance and take appropriate corrective actions when needed.

• Participate in Category budgeting process

• Identify internal needs/requirements

• Explore market and engage suppliers

• Run RFI/RFP/RFQ/eAuctions/F2F negotiations

• Develop business award scenarios and final recommendation

• Review, sign and ensure implementation of negotiated contracts

• Resolve outstanding contract/PO issues and claims

• Complete contract termination requests & submit for approval

• Consolidate contracts locally as well as across countries

What you'll bring:

• Fluency in English C1 Level

• University Degree in Procurement or Financial preferably master’s degree/ MBA

• 2-3 years working experience: Procurement, Commercial, Financial and international work experience is beneficial

• Strong communication skills

• Project management skills and ability to manage complex cross-country, cross-functional scope

• Strong analytical skills enabling to understand cost models, sourcing results and financial and operational impact for the Company

• Strategic mindset;

• Knowledge of Procurement processes, methods and techniques, including negotiation skills, e-sourcing tools, e-auctions is beneficial;

• Category management experience is a strong asset

We also offer great Benefit & Perks package!

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health 

• Competitive parental leave and pension contributions (2,5%)

• 25 days holidays per year

• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall wellbeing (Accident, Health and Luggage insurance, discounted services like HP Market, Multisport Card, GS Pharmaceuticals, etc.)

• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands

• Meal vouchers

• Employee networks to support diversity and inclusion

• Local Bonus

• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregivers

• ‘Return to Work’ programme

What you can expect from us:  

In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you. 

We are building a team that’s more supportive, more inclusive and more collaborative. A team that’s diverse in background, skills and experience. 

So if you dream big but are concerned you’re not a perfect fit against the job description, we’d still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate to help us create a future with more cheers.

As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better – and more equal – world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At AB InBev we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce, and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If this sounds like the incredible opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today.