Purchase Manager

As a Purchase Manager, you will work with well-known brands in categories such as confectionery or spirits. As a new addition to the team, you will be responsible for your own procurement area. In this role, you will attend 2-3 (international) trade fairs annually and travel to suppliers within Europe. There will be a lot on your plate. It will be your task to manage priorities and meet deadlines. You will collaborate closely with the Fulfilment, Sales, Finance, and Marketing departments to keep the entire process running smoothly. Additionally, you will add new suppliers to your portfolio.

What will you be doing?

• You will determine the strategy for your product-market combination. You will have the autonomy to choose suppliers and handle negotiations.
• You will maintain contact with existing suppliers and expand your network by building new relationships. Initially, you will have a lot of digital and telephone communication, but eventually, foreign trips will also be part of your agenda.

This is you

You have a commercial mindset, you are entrepreneurial, and you enjoy thinking outside the box. Your motivation is to grow rapidly and learn as much as possible within your team. You achieve this by asking many questions and conducting independent research. You thrive on pushing boundaries and continuously challenging yourself!

You:

• Have a completed commercial education, at least at HBO level.
• Have gained approximately 3-5 years of experience in a commercial role.
• Are proficient in Excel and possess strong numerical skills.
• Have international experience.
• Have excellent command of the English language and preferably of the Dutch language. Proficiency in an additional language is a plus.

We offer you

• A maximum salary of € 4.909,- in line with your experience, plus a yearly fixed Christmas bonus and a performance dependent bonus
• Initially, a one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment
• 25 vacation days, with the possibility to purchase additional days
• A travel allowance of up to 75 km on single trip travel when working at the office, or an allowance if you’re working remotely (from home)
• The flexibility to work 1 day a week from home
• A pension scheme where 2/3rd of the pension costs are paid by us
• The possibility to take courses related to your growth ambitions and function
• A coaching program focused on your mental health (non-binding)
• Participation in group insurance such as disability insurance and survivor’s insurance
• Free use of our company gym

Join the King of Reach team, where innovation meets impact in the vibrant world of food and beverage distribution! As part of the esteemed B&S family, we're on a mission to make premium consumer goods accessible to everyone, everywhere—infusing everyday lives with joy and comfort through top-quality products.

At King of Reach, we’re not just about distributing products; we’re about delivering happiness and flavour to the farthest corners of the globe. From duty-free channels to government sites and remote retail locations, our expertise ensures that the world's leading food and beverage brands find their way into the hands of consumers across distinct markets globally.