Purchasing Manager B&C

About The Cotton Group The Cotton Group SA/NV is the powerhouse behind some of Europe’s most trusted names in blank apparel and textile distribution, including B&C and Falk&Ross. On paper, we are a holding company. In practice, we are a team fully invested in growth and transformation. Our mission is to build an international textile ecosystem that spans supply chain, sustainability, digital infrastructure and innovation. Each of our companies thrives independently while drawing strength from the collective, for an industry that empowers brands and their partners to succeed. Your Mission As Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager for B&C, you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, from demand planning and purchasing to inventory strategy and product availability. Your primary objective is to ensure the right products are available at the right time, in the right place and in the right quantities, while balancing customer service, inventory levels, working capital and total supply chain costs. This is not a traditional purchasing role. We are looking for a supply chain leader who can connect forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, logistics and supplier performance to support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Purchasing & Supply Planning
• Translate sales forecasts and growth plans into purchasing and supply strategies.
• Manage purchasing decisions, supplier commitments, lead times and replenishment plans.
• Build strong partnerships with international suppliers to ensure reliable supply and performance.
• Continuously improve purchasing efficiency and supply chain reliability. Inventory Management & Optimization
• Define and optimize inventory policies across products and locations.
• Ensure high product availability, particularly for strategic and core product lines.
• Improve inventory turnover while reducing excess and obsolete stock.
• Balance service levels, inventory investments and working capital objectives. Supply Chain & Distribution Optimization
• Optimize product flows from country of origin to final distribution points.
• Evaluate alternative supply routes and distribution models based on service, lead time, inventory requirements and total cost.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary stock transfers, handling activities and inventory buffers.
• Continuously adapt supply chain processes to support growth and changing business needs. Cross-Functional Leadership
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Logistics, Warehousing, Finance, Product Development, Customer Service and external suppliers.
• Drive data-driven decisions that balance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and profitability.
• Challenge existing processes and implement structural improvements across the supply chain. What We're Looking For
• 7+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Planning, Inventory Management or Supply Chain Management.
• Proven track record managing international suppliers and complex end-to-end product flows.
• Strong expertise in forecasting, replenishment planning and inventory optimization.
• Solid understanding of supply chain KPIs, working capital and service-level management.
• Experience operating within a multi-country distribution or international supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with ERP, planning and reporting systems.
• Experience in apparel, textiles, consumer goods or distribution is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus. Key Competencies
• Customer-focused with a strong commitment to product availability.
• Analytical, data-driven and commercially minded.
• Able to balance service, inventory, working capital and cost objectives.
• Decisive, accountable and comfortable challenging the status quo.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Hands-on leader capable of turning strategy into measurable business results.

What We Offer
• A strategic role within a leading European distributor of promotional textiles.
• The opportunity to shape and optimize a large and diverse product portfolio.
• A dynamic, international, and competitive environment.
• Collaboration with motivated teams across multiple departments and markets.
• Career growth and development opportunities within The Cotton Group. To support our international hiring process, we kindly ask you to apply with an English CV.