Indirect Procurement Category Lead - Logistics

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long‑lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernise the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer. At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high‑quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet; we are always forward‑thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as Indirect Procurement Category Lead for Logistics.

As Indirect Procurement Category Lead for Logistics, you will be responsible for driving value through collaboration with Supply Chain, Technology, and external partners. You will be part of the Indirect Procurement leadership team and will report to the Head of Indirect Procurement.

If you are inspired by solving complex tasks and challenges in an ambiguous environment, leading change, developing, and coaching others, partnering with diverse stakeholders, building, and ensuring the adoption of new processes and policies, you are in the right place.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies in alignment with key functional stakeholders to enable value, effectiveness and sustainability improvements
• Lead, develop and support the growth of the direct team (Category Buyers and Category Managers) alongside with the broader Indirect Procurement community
• Develop initiatives for the assigned Category Portfolio to deliver a pipeline of cost‑efficiency opportunities through central strategic sourcing and activating other levers
• Lead the implementation and drive adoption of procurement policies, procedures, and programmes to ensure the overall Indirect Procurement targets delivery
• Lead and execute non‑merch cost‑reduction programmes designed under the category strategy to realise significant savings: short‑, mid‑ and long‑term
• Responsible for overall strategic category management excellence, i.e., contracts, tenders, planning and forecasting, monitoring and reporting, supplier relationship management
• Lead the execution of contract excellence practices, perform negotiations with strategic vendors and execute sourcing processes to ensure results are delivered
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal leaders across all levels to ensure Indirect Procurement is aligned with their business objectives

What you bring

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience leading indirect procurement / strategic category management / of logistics and supply chain.
• Demonstrated capability of managing commercial results in indirect procurement
• Proven track record of strategy creation, implementation and execution in a change‑management environment
• People leadership skills
• Business fluency in English

What we offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognisable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days’ vacation plus an additional 3 days off
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness programme
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture.

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender‑balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can become their best self.

We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non‑binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio‑economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to under‑represented groups to apply.

Even if you don’t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.