Senior Buyer, Indirect Procurement - Benelux

Role Overview

Menarini BENELUX is looking for a Senior Buyer to set up and lead the new indirect procurement department within the organization. Reporting directly to the Finance & Administration Director, you will lead all purchasing activities within the organization. This is an individual contributor role that invites a blend of day-to-day practical execution and big-picture thinking, as you will be instrumental in thoughtfully shaping our evolving procurement processes.

What You’ll Work On

Governance, Procedure Drafting & Compliance

- Draft, adapt, and structure new procurement procedures from scratch for the Benelux region according to Menarini Group guidelines.
- Harmonize procurement procedures between the company's two business units: the Pharma and Diagnostic divisions.
- Integrate and strictly enforce regulatory compliance and ethical constraints inherent to the pharmaceutical industry within procurement processes.
- Proactively suggest improvements to existing processes, identify savings opportunities, and enhance operational efficiency.

Indirect Procurement Scope & Management

- Manage an indirect procurement portfolio valued at approximately €10 million.
- Independently manage the following categories: IT, Facility Management, Marketing, Professional Services, Events, and Company Fleet.
- Gather, scope, and analyze technical requirements directly with internal stakeholders.
- Lead the end-to-end procurement cycle (sourcing, RFPs, negotiations, contracting) and track supplier performance across the Benelux region.

Finance & Controlling Interface

- Work closely with finance, accounting, and controlling teams for budget monitoring, forecasting, and commitment approvals.
- Ensure proper alignment of Procure-to-Pay processes and actively participate in resolving invoice disputes.

Your Qualifications

- Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain,



or a related field; an equivalent combination of a Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) and significant relevant professional experience will also be considered.
- At least 5 to 7 years of experience in a Senior Indirect Buyer role.
- Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated sector (chemicals, medical devices, etc.) is highly preferred, enabling comfort with quality and compliance constraints.
- Highly operational, hands-on approach.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where versatility, resourcefulness, and the ability to go beyond strict job boundaries are essential.
- Operational proficiency with an ERP (Procurement module).
- Solid understanding of finance and management controlling principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, complex data volume analysis) and comfort with PowerPoint to present procurement strategies to executive management.
- Fluent French, Dutch, and English, both spoken and written (essential for interacting across the Benelux region and at the group level); ideally trilingual, or fluent in French/English or Dutch/English.

What We Offer

- A highly challenging and visible position featuring a wide variety of tasks and strategic impact.
- A full-time, permanent contract with the flexibility of teleworking options.
- An attractive salary package, including a company car, GSM, laptop, and comprehensive extra-legal benefits.

About Menarini Benelux

Menarini is a leading general Pharmaceutical Group with activities all over the world, achieving a turnover of around €5,000 million in 2025.

Menarini Benelux NV is the dynamic affiliate responsible for distributing Pharmaceutical and Diagnostics Products across Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands, with a local turnover of €78 million in 2025.

Located in Diegem, our organization currently counts 162 dedicated employees spread across the Benelux payrolls (140 in Belgium, 19 in the Netherlands, and 3 in Luxembourg).

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