Procurement category manager - support services

Bleckmann is a market leader in supply chain management (SCM) services for fashion and lifestyle brands. Established in 1862, Bleckmann has evolved from a transportation company into a provider of complete supply chain solutions, with specific expertise in e-fulfillment. With a strong base in Europe, the company has expanded to the U.S. and Asia, enabling Bleckmann to serve customers worldwide. Thanks to our investments and extensive experience in IT solutions, we offer a unified platform to our clients across the globe.

With approximately 6,500 team members, we work every day to support our customers and deliver on their promises. With a turnover of €626 million, Bleckmann has the scale and flexibility to provide world-class solutions. Would you like to be part of our dynamic team and contribute to our growing success?

Tasks and responsibilities:

As Procurement Category Manager – Support Services at Bleckmann, you will play a vital role in the strategic procurement and management of indirect spend categories such as Facilities, Security, Marketing & Communication, Financial Services, Utilities, and more. Your expertise will directly support the company's continued growth and operational excellence. This is a new, mobile position with responsibilities across multiple sites and countries.

You will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies, tender processes, supplier performance management, and contribute to building a best-in-class Procurement function. Your goal will be to drive value creation, improve service quality, and ensure long-term supplier partnerships that align with our company’s objectives and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies (15%)

• Define and implement sourcing strategies in collaboration with key internal stakeholders.
• Create a 1–3-year procurement plan focusing on cost optimization, risk mitigation, process improvement, and financing structures.
• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and dashboards to track performance.
• Foster relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring performance through assessments and regular evaluations.
• Initiate, design, and lead tender processes across assigned categories from start to finish.
• Analyze stakeholder requirements and translate them into clear procurement deliverables.
• Draft and negotiate supplier contracts, in collaboration with Legal, in line with company policies and ethical guidelines.
• Define and manage SLAs, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness (TCO), and service continuity.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to deliver sustainable value.

3. Strengthen the Procurement Function (20%)

• Ensure adherence to Procurement processes to maximize contract value and compliance.
• Enhance Source-to-Pay processes and optimize procurement channels.
• Integrate sustainability criteria into supplier selection and category strategies.
• Apply Supplier Relationship Management and Risk Management techniques to ensure supplier reliability and mitigate risks.
• Conduct regular supplier assessments and drive continuous improvement.

4. Act as a Business Partner (20%)

• Serve as a strategic partner to internal departments including Operations, HRM, Finance, and others impacted by support service procurement.
• Foster collaboration between Procurement and Support Services to maximize synergy.
• Support stakeholders in contract ownership and implementation of sourcing initiatives.
• Mentor colleagues and promote a culture of procurement excellence and continuous improvement.

Profile:

Experience & Education

• Relevant higher professional education (e.g., Business Administration, Facility Management, Supply Chain, Real Estate, or a related field).
• Proven track record in strategic procurement, tendering, and contract management within Support Services.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of indirect categories such as Facilities, Security, Marketing & Communication, or Utilities.
• Experience with project and contract management in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

Personal Qualities & Skills

• Strong analytical mindset and excellent negotiation skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented with a focus on innovation and value creation.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; proficiency in German or Spanish is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal and external partnerships.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in ERP systems and procurement platforms (e.g., Source-to-Pay systems, e-Procurement, ITSM tools).
• Comfortable with procurement data analysis and reporting tools.

What do we offer ?

We offer a varied job with a high degree of independence and a pleasant working environment.

• avaried job: no day is the same. You work in a pleasant and rapidly changing international environment where you are entrusted with a high degree of independence;
• plenty ofroom for ideas and initiatives: working in a company where entrepreneurship and sustainability are central;
• career, learning andgrowth opportunities: being part of a financially healthy and large organization where lifelong learning and growth is encouraged;
• anattractive salary: a complete package that matches your background;
• Working in a team of enthusiastic colleagues

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