Global Purchasing Category Manager Logistics

At Etex, our purpose is building better together. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Global Purchasing Category Manager - Logistics and drive operational excellence!

The Global Logistics Category Head will lead Etex’s global logistics procurement strategy, driving cost optimization, service performance, resilience, and sustainability across all regions.

The role combines strategic leadership and operational influence, managing a central team of 4 Global Category Managers and coordinating a matrix network of regional and local procurement teams to ensure consistent execution and value delivery worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Define and deploy a unified global logistics category strategy across a complex, multicultural, and matrix organization.
• Lead and develop a high-performing central logistics procurement team and manage distributed resources.
• Influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment, including dotted-line relationships globally.
• Provide functional leadership to local logistics procurement teams across key countries.
• Monitor global freight markets, capacity trends, and risks to inform sourcing and procurement decisions.
• Implement sourcing strategies that ensure continuity, flexibility, and resilience of the supply chain.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through diversified sourcing models and proactive risk management.
• Deliver significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives led by logistics project managers.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with key global logistics providers.
• Establish and standardize supplier performance management frameworks including KPIs, SLAs, and QBRs.
• Drive logistics procurement contributions to Scope 3 CO₂ reduction and sustainability targets.
• Manage savings reporting, budgeting inputs, forecasting, and analysis of purchasing price variances.
• Lead and support multiple logistics-related projects, ensuring effective prioritization and execution.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven expertise in global logistics category management and strategic sourcing within complex, manufacturing-driven environments.
• Strong experience leading and managing international teams in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly, concisely, and confidently across diverse audiences.
• High level of interpersonal awareness, empathy, and emotional intelligence to influence stakeholders and drive alignment.
• Ability to adapt messaging and respond dynamically to feedback in presentations and discussions.
• Demonstrated capability to build trust, secure commitment, and drive outcomes through persuasive and structured communication.

Why Join Us:

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023! And one of the top companies to grow your career in Belgium in 2023 according to LinkedIn!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.