Product Category Manager overseeing the successful delivery of seasonal product ranges at heritage sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness. Collaborating cross - functionally to manage product lifecycle from concept to execution.
About the role
- Procurement Lead adapting global strategies for Northern Europe at Brink's. Driving sourcing execution and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities
- Adapt global procurement strategies to the realities of the Northern European market, ensuring compliance with EU and local regulations.
- Drive sourcing execution, supplier performance, and risk management across Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Czech Republic, and the Baltic countries.
- Shape local execution of procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with global category direction and local business needs.
- Build and manage strong supplier partnerships across Northern Europe, including logistics, cash management, security services, technology, and indirect categories.
- Deliver sustainable value and cost savings, supporting Brink’s procurement strategy and operational excellence in the region.
- Serve as the procurement business partner to Market Unit leadership, aligning sourcing priorities with business objectives and operational plans for Northern Europe.
- Provide market and regulatory intelligence to inform sourcing and category decisions, including monitoring changes in EU and local law, labor requirements, and supplier risk.
- Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams (Operations, Finance, Legal, Security, IT) to ensure sourcing strategies address local needs and operational goals.
- Lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier negotiations where local nuances, language, or regulatory requirements are critical.
- Capture business demand and drive adoption of sourcing playbooks and best practices across the Northern Europe market.
- Identify and escalate regional risks, opportunities, and innovations to Market and Category Leaders.
- Promote continuous improvement through proactive engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Drive supplier diversity, sustainability, and digitalization initiatives tailored to the Northern Europe market.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- 8–12 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles with proven success leading local or regional sourcing projects in Northern Europe.
- Strong knowledge of Northern European supply markets, regulations, and supplier landscapes.
- Demonstrated expertise in sourcing execution, negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship management.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions, cultures, and languages to achieve business objectives.
- Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with global procurement standards.
- Skilled in cross-cultural communication and partnership within complex organizational structures.
- Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, or similar).
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate market insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
- Strong commitment with demonstrated experience in fostering inclusive teams.
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in French, Dutch, or a Nordic language is a strong plus.
Benefits
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Relocation assistance is available within Belgium or globally for eligible candidates
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Flexibility to work across different time zones to support global efforts
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