Buyer - Defense Sector

Temporary Buyer, Marketing & Sales Procurement (80%) | Freelance AssignmentAbout the roleSpadel is looking for an experienced Buyer to join its Benefralux Procurement Team on a temporary 80% basis to cover a maternity leave.
In this role, you will manage a Marketing & Sales procurement portfolio across Belgium, the Netherlands and France, ensuring business continuity, delivering stakeholder support and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
The assignment is expected to run from January until mid-April and includes handover periods to ensure a smooth transition before and after the maternity leave.
Reporting line & geographical scopeReporting to the Group Purchasing Manager you will work closely with Marketing & Sales stakeholders across Belgium, France and the Netherlands.
Key Figures & practical informationSpend under management: €15,37 millionMain procurement categories: Marketing & Creative Services (Media buying, Creative & Digital advertising, Branding & design, Public relations (PR)), Trade Marketing & POS, Market research, marketing & sales technology, Marketing & Sales Logistics, Sales & Retail Support (merchandising services, retail data services)Stakeholder community: Marketing & Sales teams across the Benefralux regionPractical informationAssignment duration: January until mid-April (maternity leave replacement)Working schedule: 80% (4/5)

Location:
Regular presence in our Brussels office (min 1 day per week on Tuesday or Thursday)Occasional travel to the Netherlands (Made), depending on business needs.
Homeworking for the rest of the week is allowedCheck you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
Your responsibilitiesProcurement & Category ManagementManage and finalize ongoing procurement projects within the Marketing & Sales category.
Support internal stakeholders with new sourcing and procurement requests.
Lead sourcing activities including RFI, RFQ and RFP processes where required.
Ensure compliance with procurement strategies, policies and proceduresProactively identify value creation opportunities and support category objectives.
Supplier Negotiation & Contract ManagementLead supplier negotiations (if required) to secure optimal commercial conditions in terms of cost, quality, service and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Draft, negotiate and implement supplier contracts (if required) in collaboration with the Legal Department.
Conduct market analyses, supplier benchmarking, spend analyses and cost evaluations (if required) to support sourcing decisions.
Ensure contractual commitments are properly implemented and monitored.
Supplier Relationship ManagementMaintain and develop relationships with key suppliers across the category.
Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives where required.
Manage supplier-related issues, escalations and risk mitigation actions where required.
Business PartneringAct as a trusted procurement partner for Marketing & Sales stakeholders across the Benefralux region.
Provide guidance and supporton procurement processes, sourcing strategies and purchasing policies.
Challenge business requirements where appropriate and promote best procurement practices.
Support SAP procurement activities and purchasing-related requests.

Your profile
Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, ideally within indirect procurement categories.
Previous experience managing Marketing, Sales, Media or Marketing Services procurement categories is a strong asset.
Comfortable operating autonomously and managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to quickly understand ongoing projects and ensure business continuity in a temporary assignment.
Professional fluency in English and either French or Dutch.
Knowledge of the second national language is considered an asset.
Experience with SAP is a plus.
Additional InformationThank you for your interest in Spadel As we generally receive a large number of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every candidate. If you have not received a response from us within two weeks of applying, this means we have chosen to continue the process with candidates whose profile more closely matches the requirements of the role. xdkqlui At Spadel, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and ensuring a fair recruitment process for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and assess each candidate based on their skills, experience and potential.