Senior Pricing Manager Chocolate

Overview

Your Mission

Do you want to make a sustainable impact on the global chocolate business? As Senior Group Pricing Manager for our business unit "Chocolate", you will lead strategic pricing initiatives that drive revenue and profitability growth while creating mutual value for our customers. You will execute a value-based pricing approach, manage a team of two, and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to shape the global pricing vision for one of Puratos’ most dynamic product categories.

• Manage Innovation of the Product Category
• Define and implement long-term global pricing strategies aligned with SBU Chocolate’s growth objectives and profitability targets.
• Recommend structural changes to pricing architecture based on market insights and strategic opportunities.
• Lead a value-driven pricing approach that reinforces brand positioning and supports innovation and premiumization strategies.
• Analyze market trends and competitive dynamics
  , translating insights into actionable strategies to grow margins and market share.
• Establish and enforce global pricing governance frameworks
  , acting as the key authority for exceptions and escalations.
• Build strong relationships with key customers
  , support negotiations, and oversee contract pricing and compliance.
• Lead the digitalization of pricing processes
  , enhancing efficiency and responsiveness across all pricing activities.

• You have a Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• You have minimum 7 years of experience in pricing or a related field within an international environment.
• You have strong expertise in product marketing and value-based pricing approaches.
• You have proven negotiation and relationship-building skills with a credible and persuasive personality.
• You have an analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.
• You are digital-oriented and tech-savvy
  ; experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP is a plus).
• You have excellent communication skills in English
  ;
  Dutch, French, or other languages are an advantage.
• You are passionate about food and sustainability
  , with willingness to travel occasionally.

You will join a fast-growing, stable family business that has become an international market leader with a corporate culture in which innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our main priorities. You will benefit from a great deal of freedom in your work, with plenty of room for initiative.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• Company Car
• Bonus
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• A wide variety of Health&Wellbeing benefits
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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Working at Puratos is choosing a Top Employer in Belgium!

At Puratos Belgium, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, and 5 production sites. Our dedication to safety, health and wellbeing, along with respectful collaboration, empowers our employees to innovate and grow together. Our headquarters is in Groot-Bijgaarden, and we have five production sites located in Groot-Bijgaarden, Erembodegem, Lummen, Andenne, and St-Vith. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, we pave the way for career growth and meaningful contributions within our company, the industry, and the communities we serve.

We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10,000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023).

Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

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