Head of Categories & Procurement

Job DescriptionKorsit at a glance: No frills, just facts!Korsit is a dynamic scale-up offering our customers a straightforward, secure, and convenient way to purchase prepaid branded payment cards, gaming cards, gift cards, and mobile cards through our brands - dundle (B2C) and PrepaidForge (B2B).Located in the heart of Eindhoven, our collaborative team is the driving force behind our over-decade-long journey to success. Our diverse company is fueled by a team of over 70 employees, representing 20+ nationalities and backgrounds. 🌍Come experience the excitement and discover your full potential with us. Dive into the details below to see how you can be part of our journey! 🚀What You Can Help Us WithAs the Head of Categories & Procurement, you will shape and lead our category management and procurement strategies to drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. You will take ownership of the end-to-end process, from strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships to product planning and pricing, ensuring that our offerings meet business objectives and deliver value across the organization. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to balance long-term vision with operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to optimize performance and strengthen our market position.A selection of your daily activities ✅ Category Revenue GrowthDevelop and execute category and pricing strategies to drive growth and competitiveness.Analyze markets to identify trends, customer needs, and innovation opportunities.Continuously assess product portfolio performance to optimize mix, pricing, and inventory.✅ Category Margin GrowthMaximize margins through effective pricing, cost analysis, and supplier collaboration.Identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality.Optimize assortment and pricing structures to achieve profitability targets.✅ Cost-Effective Procurement ManagementLead efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement operations.Drive strategic sourcing to improve cost savings, quality, and supplier reliability.Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and long-term partnerships.✅ Team Leadership and DevelopmentInspire, mentor, and develop high-performing category and procurement teams.Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Set clear goals, provide feedback, and support professional growth.✅ Performance Monitoring and ReportingDefine KPIs to track growth, margins, procurement efficiency, and supplier performance.Analyze and report on results, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.Maintain strong data systems to support decisions and transparency.…and much more!Job RequirementsWhat you bring to the table✅ Proven Category management experience, preferably in gift cards or gamingLeadership experience (8+ years).✅ University (WO) degree in Marketing or Commercial studies (preferred).✅ Proven track record of successfully managing multi-million-eurodollar procurement portfolios across various categories.✅ Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills to manage complex supplier relationships and internal stakeholders.✅ Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders across functions, build alignment, and inspire action.Does this sound like you?You’re a strategic and growth-minded leader who drives innovation, profitability, and customer value through data-driven decisions and clear vision. You excel at motivating small teams, communicating effectively, and balancing client needs with company goals to achieve win–win outcomes. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you turn insights into action and adapt quickly to change. Above all, you embody our core values: Playing to Win, Having a Growth Mindset, Being Outcome Driven, Having Fun, and Embracing Change.You help us grow, we help you growKorsit rewards passion, persistence, and initiative!🎖️For us, personal growth equals business growth. We want to empower each member to flourish both personally and professionally. We prioritise professional development and emphasise the importance of work-life balance.🌱Of course, a competitive salary package is part of the deal. 💵 As well as an inspiring and challenging work environment in an internationally operating business, but what else can you expect? 🏖️ 28 vacation days (based on 40 hours per week)🏛️ Competitive pension scheme💳 Employee discount on dundle.com🥪 Free lunch, drinks, gaming and/or sports challenges🔄 Flexible working hours🥰 Diverse and multinational work environment🚶 An inspiring workplace located in the middle of Eindhoven💪 A focus on self-care with a free eGym membership subscription down the road🎉 Regular social events to foster team bonding and celebrate achievements🌍 Dutch language course to enhance communication and cultural connection.🧘 Access to the OpenUp platform for professional counselling, mindfulness sessions, and self-help tools.Sound good?If you are interested in joining our successful and energetic company as a Head of Categories & Procurement, don’t hesitate to send us your CV. 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