Seniority Level:

Ownership

At AB InBev, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Corona, Stella Artois, Samson and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us.
We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So let’s take on the challenge together.
Cheers to dreaming big!
As a Senior Category Buyer for Business Services , you will be responsible for the development of European Category and Sourcing Strategies for the assigned scope and the implementation of them via strategic sourcing projects and other non-sourcing initiatives. Senior Category Buyers should apply business policies, standards and platforms including the agreed Category and Sourcing Management methodology.

What will you be doing:

• Create, execute and implement European Category Strategy and Category roadmap;
• Participate in development of global category strategies and support their execution;
• Provide information for global/cross-zone sourcing streams and implement global and zone
• contracts;
• Lead and execute strategic/tactical sourcing projects
• Manage supplier relationship and develop category Supplier Relationship Management (SRM);
• Collaborate with functional budget owners and work closely with the Category Manager,
• Procurement Shared Services, Global Procurement Office and other relevant commercial
• stakeholders;
• Monitor Category and contracts performance, price variance and take appropriate corrective
• actions when needed / Maximize value for the Company through each initiative
• Track procurement results of the assigned area of responsibility and translate into reporting
• structures
• Provide input on local supply market, demands and forecasts, assess continuously market
• environment, supply base, and identify major industry trends and threats.

What you’ll bring:

• Fluency in English with strong communication skills
• 1-3 years working experience: Procurement, Commercial, Financial (FP&A, PPM for example)
• Hands-on Procurement / Category management experience is a strong asset Curious and innovative mindset with the ability to build strong internal and external partnerships
• Project management skills and ability to manage complex cross-country, cross-functional scope;
• Fact driven, strong analytical skills enabling to understand cost models, sourcing results and
• financial and operational impact for the Company;
• Eager to drive our sustainability agenda
• DNA of Expert, Strategist and Executor
• Knowledge of Procurement processes, methods and techniques, including negotiation skills, eSourcing tools is beneficial;
• Team player, self-starter who likes to take the initiative;
• Problem solving skills (Solution focused) & results oriented;
• Ability to impact & influence: able to influence business partners and suppliers as well as the ability
• to be assertive if required to ensure compliance to contracts;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnership working across geographic boundaries

We also offer great Benefit & Perks package!

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
• Competitive parental leave and pension contributions (2,5%)
• 25 days holidays per year
• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall wellbeing (Accident, Health and Luggage insurance, discounted services like HP Market, Multisport Card, GS Pharmaceuticals, etc.)
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
• Meal vouchers
• Employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
• Global Bonus
• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregivers
• ‘Return to Work’ programme

What you can expect from us:
In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.
We are building a team that’s more supportive, more inclusive and more collaborative. A team that’s diverse in background, skills and experience.
So if you dream big but are concerned you’re not a perfect fit against the job description, we’d still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate to help us create a future with more cheers.
As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better – and more equal – world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At AB InBev we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce, and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
If this sounds like the incredible opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today.

LI-ABI ZoneEU

• Create, execute and implement European Category Strategy and Category roadmap;
• Participate in development of global category strategies and support their execution;
• Provide information for global/cross-zone sourcing streams and implement global and zone
• contracts;
• Lead and execute strategic/tactical sourcing projects
• Manage supplier relationship and develop category Supplier Relationship Management (SRM);
• Collaborate with functional budget owners and work closely with the Category Manager,
• Procurement Shared Services, Global Procurement Office and other relevant commercial
• stakeholders;
• Monitor Category and contracts performance, price variance and take appropriate corrective
• actions when needed / Maximize value for the Company through each initiative
• Track procurement results of the assigned area of responsibility and translate into reporting
• structures
• Provide input on local supply market, demands and forecasts, assess continuously market
• environment, supply base, and identify major industry trends and threats