Senior Sourcing Manager - Mechanical Components

IBA Group; Louvain-la-Neuve; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

IBA Group in Louvain-la-Neuve is seeking a senior Sourcing Category Manager for mechanical components to define and execute the category vision, strategy, and roadmap. You will lead a team of sourcing professionals, collaborate across the organization, and drive cost optimization while ensuring supply continuity and sustainability.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 10 years in procurement, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management.

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 (you should be able to have a professional conversation)
• Proficiency with procurement systems, ideally SAP (Module MM ideally)

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

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cost optimization

Fluent English

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

IBA Group in Louvain-la-Neuve is seeking a senior Sourcing Category Manager for mechanical components to define and execute the category vision, strategy, and roadmap. You will lead a team of sourcing professionals, collaborate across the organization, and drive cost optimization while ensuring supply continuity and sustainability.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 10 years in procurement, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management.