Tactical Buyer
Are you looking for a new challenge where you can really make a difference as a buyer? Do you want to be part of a growing company committed to a more sustainable future? Then the position of Tactical Buyer at Decathlon Netherlands in Amsterdam is for you!
Full-time · Amsterdam
Your job
As Tactical Buyer, you generaly will be responsible for the procurement of indirect products and services. These are products and services that are not directly related to product sales but related to categories such as IT, HR and marketing. You work closely with various stakeholders within Decathlon, to close the best purchasing deals.You will also be responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies and monitoring purchasing costs.
Decathlon is a growing company committed to a more sustainable future.We believe that everyone should have access to sporting products and services, regpurardless of their budget. Therefore, we strive to keep our procurement costs as low as possible, without compromising on the quality of our products and services.
As a Tactical Buyer at Decathlon, you have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the world. You will help reduce our procurement costs, which allows us to make our products and services more affordable foreveryone. You will also work to make our purchasing more sustainable, giving us a positive impact on the environment.You will work closely together with the purchases team in The Netherlands and the global team in France. And will report the Regional indirect purchases manager.
What we offer
At Decathlon we not only believe in sports as a lifestyle, but also in creating a stimulating working environment where colleagues with a passion for sports can enjoy exercising together. Job satisfaction is our priority and we promote a great sports culture in which you can be yourself and share your passion for sports. In addition, we offer:
- A salary range up to €4.500,- a month (based on 38-hours a week), a possible monthly bonus, 8% holiday pay and 24 wonderful holiday days.
- 20% discount on our own brands. Whether it concerns sportswear, shoes or equipment, you benefit from great discounts on the products that support your sporting adventures.
- We understand that personal growth and development are crucial to a successful career. That is why we offer the unique opportunity to participate in training through our Decathlon Academy.
- Decathlon shareholding plan: We believe in sharing success with our employees and offer you the opportunity to become a co-owner of our successful company
- To make your trip to our Decathlon team even more pleasant, we also provide a travel allowance.
- Decathlon encourages a healthy mind in a healthy body. That's why we offer access to the 'Open Up' platform, where you can find professional support for mental and physical challenges in both your work and private life.
- We organize great events such as an annual event where all your colleagues from the Netherlands come together for a day full of sports, fun, food & drinks and a dance! An annual ski trip is also organized for which you can register.
What we expect from you
As a Tactical Buyer at Decathlon, you can count on a challenging and versatile position within a growing company. You see opportunities, work proactively to prevent problems and are able to find the best purchasing solutions together with our colleagues. In addition, you have:
- A completed HBO education, complemented by at least 3-5 years of experience in a procurement function
- NEVI-1 certification (or similar purchase course)
- Good command of the Dutch (Mandatory) and English languages
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, Flexible and stress-resistant
- You are able to work in a digital environment and able to work independent
- You will work closely together with the purchases team in The Netherlands and the global team in France.
About Decathlon
Decathlon is much more than just a sports retailer. We are an international sports community with a mission to 'move the people through the wonders of sport' regardless of age, background or experience. As the market leader in sports retail, we are constantly evolving and continuing to grow.Read more about our commitment to sustainability
At Decathlon we are committed to improve our way of working and take responsibility for our activities. We invest in multiple initiatives that help us reduce waste and extend the life cycle of our products such as selling second hand products, renting sports equipment, buying back used products and repairing and maintaining sports products.
Application process- Apply now by sending your cv and motivational letter
- Telephone acquintance
- First interview
- Second interview
- Contract proposal
- Welcome at Decathlon!