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Sourcing Manager Fresh Food

Brussels City Permanent €65,000 - €80,000 per year View Job Description
The Sourcing Manager will design and execute a strategic sourcing road map for fresh food categories, with a focus on cost, quality, and supply continuity. You'll collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive category performance and innovation.

Added 10/07/2025

  • Drive cost‑effective sourcing & product innovation
  • Shape long‑term fresh food procurement strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a major player in the Belgian Food sector, part of a prominent international retail group. They are known for their commitment to quality, sustainability, and ongoing digital transformation.

Job Description

Key responsibilities



  • Define and implement sourcing strategies for short-, mid-, and long‑term horizons


  • Source, evaluate, and manage a reliable supplier base for fresh food


  • Lead tenders and contract negotiations to optimize costs and secure supply


  • Analyze market data and commodity trends to support business decisions


  • Develop a forward-looking sourcing calendar and build strategic partnerships
  • Actively contribute to internal sourcing governance structures
  • Manage and lead a team of 2 FTE

The Successful Applicant

Qualities of a successful candidate



  • Master's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field


  • 3-5 years of relevant sourcing experience in retail or FMCG with people management skills


  • Experience in buying fresh products is a strong asset (Fish, Meat, Fruit, Vegetables)


  • Skilled in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and data analysis


  • Strong commercial instinct and stakeholder communication skills


  • Organized, efficient, results-oriented, and strategic yet hands-on


  • Fluent in Dutch and French, with a solid command English

What's on Offer

What the candidate receives in return

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic company


  • Company car or mobility package, mobile phone, laptop


  • Annual bonus, meal vouchers, group insurance, optional hospital plan


  • Possibility to work from home


  • Opportunities for growth through structured training and internal mobility
Contact
Kamar Fares
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6785125

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Purchasing Manager
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Brussels City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kamar Fares
Job Reference
JN-072025-6785125

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