Global Procurement Category Manager — Metals & Raw Materials

RLB professionals; Hasselt; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RLB professionals supports a leading international manufacturing group in recruiting a Procurement Category Manager. You will manage the global supply base for raw materials and strategically outsourced components, shaping sourcing strategy and strengthening supplier partnerships across regions.

The role requires a Master or Bachelor in Engineering or related field, 10+ years in international purchasing at division level, and fluent Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor degree in Engineering or High Business school.
• 10+ years of experience in International Purchasing at division level within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in sourcing raw materials such as steel, metals, and aluminium.
• Advanced negotiations skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (verbal and written) is a must.

Responsabilités

• Develop and align the category sourcing strategy with internal stakeholders.
• Define and validate the category objectives on Quality, Cost and Delivery performance (QCD), in line with the business targets.
• Develop, monitor and execute the Purchasing Sourcing Plan for the category.
• Manage the commodity supply base and report monthly commodity KPI’s.
• Provide commodity forecasts (price and availability) to guide decision making.
• Support Program Buyers to achieve program performance targets.
• Functional management of 1 - 3 Plant Sourcing Manager.

Connaissances

Advanced negotiations

Dutch language

English language

Formation

Master or Bachelor degree in Engineering or High Business school

Description du poste

RLB professionals supports a leading international manufacturing group in recruiting a Procurement Category Manager. You will manage the global supply base for raw materials and strategically outsourced components, shaping sourcing strategy and strengthening supplier partnerships across regions.

The role requires a Master or Bachelor in Engineering or related field, 10+ years in international purchasing at division level, and fluent Dutch and English.