Purchasing & Sourcing Manager

Brady; Belgique; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Challenging leadership role

Professional environment with prioritized core values

Job summary

W.H. Brady, N.V in Dendermonde, Belgium is seeking a strategic Purchasing Manager responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with operational and financial goals. The role requires leading a diverse team across multiple regions, managing procurement processes, and building strong supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a strategic sourcing role, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in English, with Dutch and French preferred due to team locations. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic purchasing or sourcing management.
• Experience managing and developing multi-site or international teams.
• Commitment to ethical business practices and corporate compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies to support operational goals.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes across multiple sites.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of buyers.
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Leadership

Procurement processes

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Dutch and French

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and excecute comprehensive sourcing strategies to support the company's operational and financial goals.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for the Zele, Roncq and Nivelles facilities.
• Negotiate contracts, establish robust supplier relationships and manage vendor performance to ensure quality, delivery and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain and other internal stakeholders to align purchasing activities with production demands and backlog management.
• Monitor market trends, geopolitical impacts and supply chain risks to proactively protect business continuity.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor and empower a diverse team of buyers across multiple regions.
• Cultivate a culture of mutual respect, open communication and psychological safety within the team.
• Actively guide the team through change, offering clear expectations, regular feedback and constructive perdormance reviews.
• Strictly adhere to and promote corporate HR policies, regulations and the Brady Code of Ethics.
• Act as a role model for inclusive leadership, ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field experience.
• Prove track record (+5 years) in a strategic purchasing/sourcing management role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing multi-site or international teams.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution abilities.
• A firm commitment to ethical business practices and corporate compliance.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch and French is highly preffered given the location of the teams.
• Willingness to travel regularly between the Zele, Roncq and Nivelles sites.

Benefits & Additional Notes

• A challenging and impactful leadership role within a global, industry-leading company.
• The oppertunity to shape and build a collaborative, high-performing team.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A professional environment where our core values are genuinly prioritized

Contact

[e-mail] for the attention of Eefje Martens