Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager

About Medi-Market:

Since 2014, Medi-Market has established itself as a key player in health and well-being in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. Our mission is clear: to make high-quality expertise accessible to everyone at the fairest price.

Our strengths

A unique omnichannel ecosystem, made up of more than 180 points of sale (parapharmacies, pharmacies, institutes) and two high-performing webshops, enabling us to offer our customers a seamless, modern, and consistent experience.

A community of more than 2,000 passionate and committed employees, driven by the desire to innovate, learn, and improve the daily lives of millions of people.

A fast-growing company that continuously rethinks the standards of health retail and aims to become a European leader in the sector.

Why join us?

Because Medi-Market is much more than a company: it is a young, ambitious, and constantly evolving group where every talent can have a real impact. We are strengthening our digital capabilities, deepening our expertise, and launching innovative projects to shape the future of the health and well-being market.

Joining Medi-Market means taking part in an exciting human and entrepreneurial adventure, serving a mission that truly makes sense.

Medi-Market is recruiting à Sourcing Manager

As a Sourcing Manager, you are responsible for defining and executing the sourcing and supplier strategy to build a competitive, profitable, and customer-oriented product offering. You lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and drive category performance through optimized cost structures, pricing, and promotional conditions. Acting as a key business partner to Category Management, you ensure strong alignment between supplier strategy, assortment, and overall business objectives

Key responsibilities

Sourcing & Supplier Strategy:

• Define and implement sourcing strategies aligned with category and business objectives
• Analyze supplier markets, trends, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities
• Develop and secure a diversified and reliable supplier base (local & international)
• Contribute to group-level supplier partnerships and strategic initiatives.
   

Commercial Negotiation & Supplier Management:

• Lead annual negotiations and secure optimal commercial terms (pricing, margins, rebates, promotional investments, listing conditions)
• Build and manage long-term relationships with key suppliers
• Develop Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with strategic partners
• Manage tender processes and contract negotiations
• Support promotional planning and commercial activations.
   

Category Performance & Profitability:

• Drive category performance by optimizing cost prices, margins, and commercial conditions
• Contribute to the development of a competitive and differentiated product assortment
• Support pricing strategies and benchmark against market competition
• Monitor product performance (sell-in / sell-out) and recommend optimization actions.
   

KPI, Performance monitoring & reporting :

• Track key sourcing and commercial KPIs (cost savings, margins, supplier performance, service levels)
• Analyze financial and commercial performance to support decision-making
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management.
   

Cross functional Collaboration:

• Act as a key partner to Category Management to align sourcing with assortment and product strategy
• Work closely with logistics, quality, finance, legal, and marketing teams
• Ensure product availability and reliability of supply flows
• Manage supplier-related risks (shortages, dependency, compliance)
• Contribute to cross-functional optimization and transformation projects.
   

Main Competencies

Technical

• Strong expertise in commercial negotiation and international sourcing
• Solid understanding of retail economics (margin, turnover, profitability)
• Strong analytical skills (cost structures, supplier markets, performance analysis)
• Experience in contract management and procurement processes
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP system
   

Soft

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Results-driven with a strong business and commercial mindset
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure
   

Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in buying, sourcing, procurement, or category-related roles, ideally within retail, FMCG, or the para-pharmaceutical / healthcare sector
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations and in managing commercial agreements with local and international partners
• Solid understanding of retail economics, including margin, turnover, pricing, profitability, and promotional performance
• Proven ability to combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, business-oriented approach
• Comfortable analyzing supplier markets, identifying opportunities, and translating insights into concrete sourcing decisions
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, international, and continuously evolving environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver results under pressure
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
   

What we offer

• A permanent contract with a competitive salary package, including 5 additional leave days, group insurance, hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, and access to a wellness app.
• A modern, pleasant, dynamic, and supportive working environment where your development is a priority.
• Comprehensive and practical training on our tools, methods, and processes to help you quickly build your skills.
• Real challenges within a fast-growing Belgian company with international reach, offering numerous opportunities for career development and progression.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, ensuring a healthy balance between on-site presence and remote work.
   

Ready to take on the challenge?

Join the Medi-Market adventure and help make health and well-being accessible to everyone!