Facility Category Lead
€65,000 - €90,000 per year
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 4 days
Key Skills
Job Description
About Procurement at Basic-Fit
Basic-Fit is Europe's largest fitness operator, with nearly 2,000 clubs across multiple countries and we keep growing. As the organization continues to grow and evolve, Procurement plays a key role in supporting operational excellence, sustainable growth, and value creation across the business.
The Procurement function is on a journey to further strengthen its capabilities, governance, processes, systems, and business impact. This role offers the opportunity to shape and drive category strategies across Facilities while partnering closely with stakeholders across the organization.
This Is What Your Role Looks Like
As Facilities Category Lead, you own, under the leadership of the Head of Procurement, defining and executing category strategies across Facilities spend categories throughout the Basic-Fit footprint. As Basic-Fit manages close to 2,000 clubs across Europe, Facilities is a key spend category.
Working closely with the Facilities Director, the Head of Procurement, and stakeholders across Operations, Finance, and Legal, you e play a key role in supporting operational excellence, business continuity, and value creation.
Real impact, at real scale.
You will lead end-to-end sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, conduct commercial negotiations, and drive value through cost optimization, service improvement, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation.
Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement, you will act as the category expert and trusted business partner for Facilities procurement across all Basic-Fit countries.
Your Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Category Management
- Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities in collaboration with business stakeholders.
- Continuously assess market developments, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to identify opportunities and risks.
- Identify and deliver value creation opportunities through cost optimization, service improvements, innovation, and risk management.
Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management
- Lead end-to-end sourcing projects across Facilities categories.
- Develop sourcing strategies and manage RFx processes.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and selection processes in partnership with business stakeholders.
- Lead commercial negotiations and support contract finalization with Legal and business teams.
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
- Manage supplier relationships in partnership with business stakeholders.
- Together with business stakeholders, monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Address supplier performance issues and support corrective action plans where required.
Business Partnering
- Build strong relationships with Facilities, Operations, Property and Finance, Legal, and other relevant business stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor on category strategy, supplier markets, and sourcing approaches.
- Ensure Procurement is involved early in supplier-related decisions and projects.
Who Are You?
You're a seasoned category professional who moves easily between strategy and execution. You're comfortable in an international environment, know how to bring stakeholders along, and keep suppliers sharp.
You also recognize yourself in the following:
8–12 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management, preferably in Facilities, Technical Services, or Property Services.
A proven track record of delivering value through category strategies, sourcing, and supplier management.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills — without needing direct authority.
Hands-on, results-driven, and at home in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
What We Offer You
At Basic-Fit, it's not just about work — it's about your growth. As Facilities Category Lead, you'll have the freedom to make a real impact in an organization that's constantly evolving.
What you can expect from us:
Learning & Development: Unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning.
Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development — including the potential to take on broader category leadership responsibilities.
Work Culture: An informal, international, and down-to-earth environment. We value working together, so we work 4 days in the office, 1 day from home.
Innovation: Your ideas contribute to strategic projects.
Salary: A gross salary between €65,000 and €90,000 per year (based on 40 hours), depending on your experience and background.
Perks & Benefits: Travel allowance, bike plan, health insurance discount, remote work allowance, and a pension plan (52% contribution by Basic-Fit).
Fitness: Free access to our gym at HQ.
About Basic-Fit
Basic-Fit is Europe's leader in the value-for-money fitness market, with more than 4.7 million members across 1,650+ clubs in 6 countries. We are continuously growing and improving. If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at work, you've come to the right place!
What Makes Us Unique?
Work with Impact: What you do makes a difference. We don't just work for our members, partners, and teams — we work with them.
Collaboration: Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.
Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome everyone into our workplace.
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Core Responsibilities
The Facilities Category Lead is responsible for defining and executing category strategies for facilities spend across Europe to drive operational excellence and value creation. This role involves leading end-to-end sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and acting as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates should have 8–12 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, preferably within facilities or property services. Strong stakeholder management, negotiation skills, and fluency in English are essential for this role.
Benefits
- Travel allowance
- Bike plan
- Health insurance discount
- Remote work allowance
- Pension plan
- Free gym access
- Professional development
- Learning and development resources
About Basic-Fit
Industry: Wellness and Fitness Services
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Founded in 2013, Basic-Fit has grown into Europe's value-for-money fitness leader with 4.7 million members, 1,650+ clubs, and 8,000+ employees across 6 countries. Our mission is simple: make fitness accessible to everyone, every day. We're a fast-growing, tech-driven company with an international mindset and a no-nonsense culture, built on five values that form our name: Be yourself, Accessible to all, Smart in what we do, Inclusive by nature, Committed to growth. Our headquarters is in Hoofddorp and we're always looking for people who want to help Europe move more and feel better. Ready? Go for it.