Job Description

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

#Ownership

Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois and Corona, and well-known favorites such as Samson, Leffe, and Hoegaarden. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.​
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That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.​

What's in it for you:

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
• Competitive parental leave and pension contributions (2,5%)
• 25 days holidays per year
• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall wellbeing (Accident, Health and Luggage insurance, discounted services like HP Market, Multisport Card, GS Pharmaceuticals, etc.)
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
• Meal vouchers
• Employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
• Global Bonus
• 26 weeks paid leave for mothers

As our Senior Category Buyer at AB InBev, you will be responsible for development of the European Transportation Category and Sourcing Strategies for EU Transportation and implementation of them via strategic sourcing projects and other non-sourcing initiatives. Join us and you will be defining the category strategy, sourcing, tactics and contracts, driving the optimal delivery of business requirements. From your very first day, you’ll be encouraged to lead, speak your mind and take ownership of your success. You’ll have your colleagues behind you because we believe that with hard work and a strong team, we can achieve anything.

What will you be doing:

• Define and execute the European Transport Category strategy and roadmap, aligning regional objectives with global procurement strategies and initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market analysis, supplier engagement, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, e-auctions, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract awards.
• Manage supplier relationships and Category Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), driving performance, innovation, value engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, including implementation, renewals, consolidations, terminations, compliance, issue resolution, and governance adherence across countries.
• Partner with business stakeholders, budget owners, procurement teams, and global/category leadership to identify requirements, maximize value, and support procurement objectives.
• Monitor category performance, spend, savings delivery, contract compliance, pricing trends, and procurement KPIs, implementing corrective actions and reporting results as needed.
• Drive procurement excellence by challenging existing processes, increasing spend coverage, ensuring transparent purchasing practices, supporting transformation projects, and identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization.

What you will bring:

• Fluency in English C1 Level
• University Degree in Procurement or Financial preferably master’s degree/ MBA
• 2-3 years working experience: Procurement, Commercial, Financial and international work experience is beneficial
• Strong communication skills
• Project management skills and ability to manage complex cross-country, cross-functional scope
• Strong analytical skills enabling to understand cost models, sourcing results and financial and operational impact for the Company
• Strategic mindset;
• Knowledge of Procurement processes, methods and techniques, including negotiation skills, e-sourcing tools, e-auctions is beneficial;
• Category management experience is a strong asset

Build your career with us

We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.​
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UNIQUE CULTURE ​

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.​

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES ​

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites. ​

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES ​

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.​

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