Purchasing Coordinator - Project

Key Responsibilities

Support ongoing negotiations with in-depth data analysis and strategic reporting

Create impactful presentations for important stakeholders and purchasing department

Prepare retrospectives, dashboards, and reports post-negotiation

Assist in onboarding shareholders and suppliers into negotiation cycles

Coordinate the kick-off and content planning of large-scale negotiation events

Translate raw data from suppliers and internal sources into actionable insights

Ensure the smooth flow of internal communication and updates to leadership

Provide hands-on support to the lead negotiator (Natalia) in daily priorities

Successful Candidate Profile

Holds a bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in business, economics, purchasing, or a related field

Has at least 3 to 5 years of experience in the retail sector, ideally within food distribution

Demonstrates prior exposure to purchasing or negotiation processes

Fluent in both English and French; knowledge of German and / or Dutch is a strong asset

Possesses strong analytical skills and enjoys working with numbers and data

Proactive, autonomous, organized, assertive and solutions-oriented

Strong interpersonal skills with an extroverted, hands-on communication style

Understands the commercial and operational challenges of the retail food industry

What's on Offer

High-impact, visible role within the purchasing function

Opportunity to shape strategy through data-driven insights

Dynamic work environment with direct access to leadership