Central Purchaser

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.

DENV is Daikin’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

Location: Belgium

Reports to: Central Purchasing Manager DENV

Budget Responsibility: + €100 million

Affiliates Covered: 24 across EMEA

Role Overview:

We are seeking a person that is willing to evolve into a strategic and results-driven Corporate Purchaser role to lead and manage indirect procurement across our 24 EMEA affiliates. This role is responsible for optimizing spend in categories such as marketing, facilities, utilities, professional services, travel, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and local needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories across EMEA.
• Manage a total spend of + €100 million, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders to consolidate demand and leverage scale.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management on spend performance and savings.
• Support sustainability and ESG goals through responsible sourcing practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret large-scale data.
• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Genuine interest in the commercial aspects of procurement.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills, especially in a new role within the EMEA region.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a complex, international environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and grow within the role.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a focus on achieving results

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and international work environment.
• Opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions across EMEA.

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.