Tactical Buyer

In this versatile role, you play a key role in our tactical procurement policy. You are responsible for the procurement of a broad and dynamic product portfolio, from fresh daily products to strong private labels, while building valuable, long-term partnerships with suppliers. The assortment management team determines the product range; you ensure it is procured under the best possible conditions.

• You elevate our supplier portfolio to the next level and build strong partnerships

• You achieve optimal results in negotiations on pricing, logistics, and contract terms

• You work closely with sales and marketing on successful product launches and customer projects

• You ensure that the established product range is procured and available under the best possible conditions

• You are available 32 to 40 hours per week

• You have completed a bachelor’s degree (HBO level)

• You are willing to travel for work

• You have at least 2 years of experience in a procurement role within FMCG, foodservice, or retail

• You are fluent in Dutch and English; an additional language is a plus

• You possess strong negotiation and communication skills

• You have a proactive and analytical mindset

What we offer you

Working with us means being part of a growing, healthy international organization with short communication lines and an open culture. In your role, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact with your ideas and expertise. There is plenty of room to share your opinion and, more importantly, your input truly makes a difference. Together with a close-knit and committed team, you will work towards achieving great results.

• A competitive salary, aligned with your knowledge and experience

• No less than 29 vacation days. From the age of 35, you receive an additional vacation day every 5 years. If you have not been sick for an entire year, you will receive 3 extra vacation days

• An excellent pension scheme, with us covering 60% of the premium

• A yearly budget of €250 to support an initiative, association, or charity of your choice

• Room for growth: through training programs and career development opportunities, we actively support your personal development. You will also have unlimited access to the online learning platform GoodHabitz

• We value vitality: enjoy discounted sports memberships and benefit from our bike plan

• And last but not least: you receive a 20% discount on all our products

Our organization and the team

Heuschen & Schrouff is the leading importer and distributor of authentic Asian food and non-food products in Europe. From our headquarters in Landgraaf, we represent more than 65 leading Asian brands, such as YumYum and Flying Goose, and we have strong in-house brand concepts such as Golden Turtle for Chefs. In addition, we offer private label concepts. We do this with a team of 400 colleagues, 45 trucks on the road, and a diverse customer base ranging from ethnic supermarkets and wholesalers to retail, foodservice, and industry. We alse have got our own e-commerce platform.

We are a healthy and growing company, driven by the increasing popularity of our products. This growth requires smart decisions and more efficient processes — and this is where you can actively contribute. You will not find yourself in an environment full of rigid rules or bureaucratic structures. On the contrary: we value fresh ideas, initiative, and innovation. You will have every opportunity to contribute ideas and help build the future of the company.

Within the Tactical Procurement team, each team member is responsible for a specific country and/or product category. Your colleagues work closely together to develop and implement procurement strategies that contribute to optimizing procurement processes and achieving targets for their assigned markets and products.