Pricing Manager Global Accounts

Pricing Manager Global Accounts Join the Magic Our Mission At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 2.8 billion euros (in 2022). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical. To strengthen our team in Groot-Bijgaarden/Grand-Bigard , we are looking for a: Pricing Manager Global Account Your mission Want to make a sustainable impact? Join our team as a Group Pricing Manager - Global Account. Responsible to set the Pricing strategy for the Global Accounts within the Group Pricing Team, reporting to the Group Strategic Pricing Director. Executing a value-based pricing approach, you will drive the agenda to deliver revenue & profitability growth in a sustainable (and mutually beneficial) context for our customers. Your key accountabilities Within this role, your main areas of work will be: In collaboration with the Global and Regional Account Managers, in accordance with the Group pricing strategy, propose pricing principles for each global account, formalize those principles & implement them. Ensure sound pricing governance and processes.  Be actively part of Global Account Mgrs. and Key Account Mgrs. communities: To be involved from the start in the pricing of new projects. To detect potential risks/opportunities To monitor the evolution the accounts and achieve profitability targets Actively support the business development team in commercial negotiations Support price setting for new product launches in collaboration with product managers. Revisit prices for existing products. Apply a variety of pricing analyses for selected customer portfolios, identify gaps and propose actions to protect and improve group profitability. Handle all price requests related to the designated accounts in a timely manner & in a structured way. This includes providing transfer prices, updating sales price list and sales contracts. Understand cost components of delivering our products to customers and explain them to the different stakeholders. This requires deep insight into the main raw material categories and evolution of the commodity markets, packaging options, process cost, delivery costs, etc. Organize the pricing function as efficiently as possible, using all available tools of SAP, Power-BI, Qlikview etc Coordinate tenders & RFP In collaboration with the business development team, maintain direct and regular contact with customers to provide relevant market information and discuss/defend price evolution Be an active member of other strategic pricing projects. Who are we looking for ? You have a Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. You have at least 10 years of experience in Pricing or another relevant field within an international environment. You are effective in product marketing and value-based pricing approach. You have an analytical and process mindset. Also, you have the ability to efficiently interpret large amounts of data and make strategic recommendations. You have proven negotiation and relationship-building skills with a focus on beneficial customer outcomes. You engage and inspire your stakeholders You are credible, persuasive and have a resilient personality. You speak fluently English. Dutch, French or any other language is a plus. Why should you join Puratos? You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as: Meal vouchers (8€/day) Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos 13th month pay Company car Minimum 5 training days per year Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work Watch our corporate movie and feel the Puratos Magic: