To ensure we secure the best possible value, quality, and sustainability in the procurement of packaging and indirect goods and services, we are looking for a Procurement Manager.
This role exists to drive strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and cost optimization — enabling our brewery to scale efficiently while maintaining the excellence and innovation we’re known for.
This role directly impacts our bottom line, our agility in the market, and our ability to deliver premium products consistently. By managing key spend categories and forging strong supplier relationships, this role contributes to our profitability, resilience, and brand reputation. It also plays a critical part in embedding sustainability and long-term thinking into every sourcing decision.
Our flavour profile:
- You are expected to be a proactive, strategic partner who delivers:
- A clear category strategy for packaging and indirect spend
- Strong supplier performance and contract management
- Identified and realized cost-saving initiatives
- Market intelligence and risk mitigation strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration to meet business needs
- You lead sourcing processes and negotiations
- You develop and maintain contracts
- You manage supplier performance (quality, service, innovation, cost)
- You drive continuous improvement in procurement practices
- You support budgeting and forecasting processes
- You ensure compliance with policies and sustainability goals
Your ingredients:
- A Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; procurement certifications (e.g. CIPS, NEVI) are a plus
- Min 3 years of procurement experience, with a strong track record in packaging and indirect spend sourcing
- Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments; exposure to sustainability-driven sourcing is valued
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint. Power Bi is a plus
- Experience with an ERP tool, such as Business Central, is preferred
- Analytical & solution-oriented, strong negotiating skills
- Commercially savvy, collaborative influencer & a strategic mindset
- Good knowledge of Dutch, English and French
Our offer:
We offer you a varied job with responsibilities in our supply chain team. You can count on an attractive salary, complemented by additional benefits (such as a CAO 90 bonus, company car, bike leasing plan, meal, eco, and gift vouchers, a generous number of vacation days, ...). You will become part of a fast-growing family business with great, open colleagues you can rely on. You’ll help build our strong brands and yes, after work, you’re more than welcome to stick around in our Duvel Depot! Thirsty for more?
If you top off this recipe with strong drive and enthusiasm, you are certainly a candidate for a loud, hearty "Cheers!"