Category manager | purchasing

Are you an commercially minded professional with a strong understanding of international trade, supplier management and market dynamics? Do you enjoy taking ownership, making strategic purchasing decisions and building long-term relationships with suppliers worldwide? Our client is an internationally operating organisation within the organic food industry, specialising in the sourcing and supply of high-quality organic food ingredients. Due to continued growth, they are expanding their Category Management team and are looking for a Category Manager who can take full ownership of one or more product categories and drive commercial success. This is not a traditional purchasing role. You will play a key role in shaping the purchasing strategy, responding to market developments and ensuring the right balance between profitability, product availability and supply chain continuity. As Category Manager, you will have full responsibility for your assigned product categories, from developing the purchasing strategy to managing supplier relationships and delivering commercial results.Developing purchasing strategies: Define and implement purchasing strategies for your assigned categories, aligned with the company's commercial objectives. Negotiating and contracting: Lead commercial negotiations, agree on purchasing conditions and conclude supplier contracts. Driving commercial performance: Collaborating with Sales: Work closely with the Sales team to align purchasing decisions with customer demand and market opportunities. Collaborate with colleagues in Sales, Quality and Finance to ensure effective category management and sound commercial decision-making. You will have a direct influence on which products the organisation purchases and sells, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on its commercial performance. Given the global nature of the supply chain, market knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to act quickly are essential. Timing, availability and pricing can change rapidly, making this a role for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic international trading environment. Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a Buyer, Trader or Category Manager, with international food ingredients trading experience. Trading experience, preferably within agriculture or agricultural commodities. University degree or Master's degree. Commercial skills: Strong negotiation skills, commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Language: Fluent spoken and written English, another additional language is highly desirable Full-time, 5 days per week, working on-site in Barneveld. This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week ~ Full-time in the office position Application Procedure Your application will be sent directly to the recruiter in charge.