Senior Sourcing Lead - Electrical Components Strategy

Iba; Louvain-la-Neuve; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

IBA is seeking an experienced Sourcing Category Manager to define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Electrical and Electronic Components category. You will lead a team to maximize value, ensure supply continuity, and drive cost optimization while supporting innovation and sustainability.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing activities, negotiate with key suppliers, and build strategic partnerships across the organization to align with IBA’s global procurement objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management in an industrial company.
• At least 3 years in team leadership or people management.
• Proven track record in category strategy development and cost optimization.
• Experience with direct material categories (mechanical components).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; speaking French is required.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, ideally SAP (Module MM).

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a long-term strategy for your category, aligned with IBA’s global procurement objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities and key supplier negotiations.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to drive performance, innovation, and cost efficiency.
• Manage and develop a team of sourcing professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation, ensuring compliance with company standards and sustainability goals.

Skills

Fluent English

French speaking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Supplier relationship management

Education

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

IBA is seeking an experienced Sourcing Category Manager to define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Electrical and Electronic Components category. You will lead a team to maximize value, ensure supply continuity, and drive cost optimization while supporting innovation and sustainability.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing activities, negotiate with key suppliers, and build strategic partnerships across the organization to align with IBA’s global procurement objectives.