Freelance Category Buyer - Industry

Jobat; Seraing; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobat in Liège, Belgium seeks a Freelance Category Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across our operations in Liège.

You will develop sourcing strategies, lead supplier selection and negotiations, drive performance and cost reductions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

This role focuses on delivering value through RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, contracts lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to secure reliable and competitive suppliers.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Drive supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver value creation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational and strategic business objectives.

Description du poste

The organisation operates in the industrial sector in Liège, Wallonia.

Jobomschrijving

As a Freelance Category Buyer your responsibilities are:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to secure reliable and competitive suppliers.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Drive supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver value creation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational and strategic business objectives.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management :

• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers aligned with quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and HSE requirements.
• Lead supplier selection processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and support audits and qualification activities.
• Develop sourcing strategies and alternative supply solutions to mitigate risks.

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management :

• Lead commercial negotiations and establish supplier agreements.
• Secure competitive pricing, service levels, delivery terms, and contractual protections.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including renewals and compliance.

Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement :

• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and regular business reviews.
• Drive corrective actions, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster innovation and long-term supplier partnerships.

Cost Optimization & Business Support :

• Deliver cost reduction and value creation initiatives through TCO analysis and strategic sourcing.
• Support profitability, budget objectives, and working capital optimization.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project teams to support strategic initiatives and business growth.