Central Strategic Buyer/Global Vendor Coordinator

Join a unique role where strategic procurement meets global supplier collaboration. As Central Strategic Buyer / Global Vendor Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to influence commercial decisions, coordinate everything around supplier income and create long-term value across both Nordic and global operations.

This is what makes the position as Central Strategic Buyer/Global Vendor Coordinator special

• End-to-End Impact: Combines procurement responsibility with close collaboration across Vendor Management and a strong focus on key financial drivers.
• Strategic & Operational Balance: Combines strategic procurement responsibilities with accurate financial follow-up tasks within vendor coordination
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with Global Procurement, Marketing, Category Management, and Finance to drive financial accuracy and business value
  

A unique aspect of our team is the level of ownership each member has. Everyone is trusted to take ownership of their part of the Procurement or Vendor Coordination process, while collaborating closely across teams. This creates engagement, accountability and a strong focus on our common goals.

My name is Christian Brommels Paleski and I am the Head of Central Procurement. As a leader, I focus on collaboration, clear ownership and empowering my team to succeed. I provide strategic guidance and hands-on support across the shared Procurement and Vendor Coordination role, working closely with the respective teams to drive alignment, growth and strong results.

My name is Arjan Kats and I'm the manager for the Vendor management team where the vendor coordination role is part off. As a leader, I believe that everyone grows in their own way, which is why I place great importance on personal development and tailored guidance. Together, we focus on your strengths, identify opportunities for growth, and provide support where needed, while giving you the freedom and trust to take ownership where you excel. I also encourage new ideas and initiative, because I believe the best results come from people who feel empowered to contribute, challenge the status quo, and make a real impact on our success.
Your role & influence as Central Strategic Buyer/Global Vendor Coordinator
The overall responsibility of this role is to drive effective procurement, balancing cost efficiency and product availability. The role focuses on strategic sourcing and long-term value, while working closely with Vendor Management on vendor coordination, financial follow-up and related activities across Procurement, Marketing, Category Management and Finance. This role is divided so that 50% of your responsibilities will focus on Vendor coordinating and the other 50% on the Procurement role.

Together with your team, you will focus on driving effective procurement and ensuring product availability. The role also works closely with the Manager of Vendor Management, Benelux & Nordics, who is responsible for vendor coordination, including marketing claims, credit notes and month-end activities. Together, you will collaborate closely with Marketing, Category Management and Finance to ensure strong supplier performance and accurate financial follow-up.
Core activities:
Drive procurement strategy and negotiations, optimize inventory and product availability while working closely with Global Procurement. The role is shared with Vendor Management and includes supporting vendor coordination activities such as marketing claims, credit notes, month-end processes and financial follow-up, ensuring efficiency and long-term value.

Benefits of joining Dustin

We believe there's more to Dustin than just the benefits listed here. You'll fully understand this once you're with us. Curious? Our Life at Dustin page has you covered.

You can find more of our benefits below in the vacancy.

This is what we imagine you bring

We envision you as a curious and driven individual who thrives in a role where strategic procurement, commercial decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration come together to create long-term business value.

Additionally, it's important that:

• You have experience within procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, or a similar commercial role, with a proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiations.
• You have strong technical skills and are comfortable working with ERP systems, procurement tools, Excel, enabling you to analyze data and support financial follow-up activities.
  

What can you expect next?

To ensure a fair recruitment process free from unconscious bias, we handle your application anonymously and do not accept cover letters. Please refrain from sending one, so that the selection is based solely on professional competencies. We expect the following steps in the recruitment process:

• Telephone screening with TA partner
• 1st interview with Christian and Arjan
• Assessment (Personality- and cognitive thinking test)
• 2nd interview
• Background check
  

For questions about the position, please contact the TA Partner Adis Redzic via e-mail: adis.redzic@dustin.com