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Strategic Buyer Foodservice & Fresh (interim)

On-site in Amsterdam·Added 9 days ago (last checked 23 Oct)

HEMA

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Amsterdam
Contract: Fixed-term
Languages: Dutch

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

The role

this is what you will do

Purchasing at HEMA is in full motion. We have sharpened our purchasing strategy and are reorganizing the department, with clusters per product group and a Center of Excellence. Purchasing tasks that are currently partly held by category management will be centralized within purchasing. Within the food cluster, you will temporarily take responsibility for Foodservice & Fresh. You translate the purchasing strategy into concrete negotiation strategies. You handle sourcing, negotiations, and contracting entirely independently. You drive towards a sharp cost of goods sold (COGS) through data-driven negotiations, design-to-value, and supplier consolidation. You manage an extensive supplier portfolio and bring focus to the supplier base. In doing so, you pay attention to quality, costs, availability, speed to market, innovation, and sustainability. Especially with fresh products, security of supply and quality are crucial. You ensure that ESG policy and compliance are weighed in your choices. You report on supplier performance, margin, and cost developments. You work according to the integral Category Management 2.0 approach, together with category management and the Center of Excellence. Additionally, you contribute to department-wide purchasing projects and share your knowledge with junior buyers and assistants.

this is what we offer

An interim assignment with real impact, in an organization in the midst of change. You will be given the trust and the space to get started immediately, with short lines to category management and the purchasing team.

📅 Start: as soon as possible
⏳ Duration: 6 months
🕒 Hours: 40 hours
📍 Location: Head office in Amsterdam Noord
💼 Type: rate in consultation

this is what you bring

You are result-oriented, analytical, and structured, and you take ownership. You land quickly in a new organization and know what needs to be done within a short time. You translate benchmarks, cost structures, and market information into well-founded purchasing decisions. You negotiate strongly and quickly build trust with suppliers and stakeholders. You maintain an overview under pressure.

About HEMA

HEMA is a variety retailer based in Amsterdam that sells a broad own-brand assortment spanning household and home products, clothing for women, men, children and babies, bedding, kitchen and tableware, stationery, toys, food and bakery items, photo services, tickets and gift cards. Customers can shop online with home delivery or pick up orders in more than 550 HEMA stores, and the brand positions itself on surprisingly low prices.

Beyond its stores and webshop, HEMA works across retail, e-commerce, supply chain and distribution, with people working in its stores, distribution centres and offices in its countries. Its careers site lists roles ranging from store and hospitality staff to buying, design, marketing, finance, tech, quality and sustainability positions.

Industry: Variety retail
In Spain: Amsterdam
Website: hema.nl

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