Purchasing Coordinator

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