Gate Gourmet Belgium NV, a key player in the airline catering industry and a subsidiary of gategroup, is dedicated to providing culinary excellence to customers worldwide. With over 43,000 colleagues across 60 countries, our team at the Brussels office has been serving passengers at Brussels National Airport since July 2002. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Supply Chain (M/F/X) to join our team.

As the Head of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for overseeing the proper functioning of procurement, food planning, and warehousing operations. Your main duties will include managing all supply chain-related functions, evaluating daily operations to optimize stocks and order deliveries, developing logistic processes for operational efficiency, and ensuring appropriate manpower planning based on short-term and long-term requirements. Additionally, you will be tasked with maintaining and utilizing the ERP system effectively to streamline processes.

In the procurement aspect of the role, you will lead the sourcing process from supplier selection to negotiation and transition management. This will involve preparing annual procurement plans, analyzing and evaluating new suppliers for competitiveness, negotiating contracts with key suppliers based on pricing structures, developing concepts and products, and ensuring accurate product costing based on standard labor and material costs. You will also be responsible for calculating and maintaining master price lists in alignment with contractual stipulations.

If you are a motivated individual with experience in supply chain management and procurement within the food industry or related fields, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Gate Gourmet Belgium NV. This position is ideal for mid-career professionals looking to take on a leadership role in supply chain management within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Join us in making everyone's journeys better through culinary excellence!

Key Job Requirements:

• The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics.
• A background in the airline catering industry would be a plus.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills to oversee a team of supply chain professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A keen eye for detail and ability to optimize stocks and order deliveries efficiently.

Seniority Level: Director-Level

• Senior Management

Job Functions: Finance & Accounting

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Logistics

Industries : Information Technology

• Airline Catering