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!