Sourcing Category Manager (Mechanical component)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

IBA is seeking an experienced Sourcing Category Manager for Mechanical Components based in Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium. You will define and execute the category vision, strategy and roadmap to maximize value, ensure supply continuity, and drive cost optimization while supporting innovation and sustainability.

You will lead a team of sourcing professionals, negotiate with key suppliers, and build strategic partnerships to deliver measurable savings and performance improvements in alignment with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement/strategic sourcing experience 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; French required for professional conversations.

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

10+ years procurement experience

Team leadership

Category strategy development

Cost optimization

Direct material categories (mechanical

Education

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

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Mission

IBA is strengthening its Purchasing organization and is looking for experienced Sourcing Category Managers with an experience in Mechanical Components. As a Sourcing Category Manager, you will define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for your category to maximize value, ensure supply continuity, and drive cost optimization while supporting innovation and sustainability.

You will lead a team of sourcing professionals and collaborate across the organization to ensure your category strategy supports IBA’s operational and strategic goals.

Challenges we trust you with

Tasks & 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.

What We Value

• 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)

Offer

• The opportunity to define and lead the strategy for one of IBA’s key procurement categories.
• A high-impact role in a global, innovative, and mission-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A chance to contribute to IBA’s mission of protecting, improving, and saving lives through technology.

The job will be based in Louvain-La-Neuve.

Compensation

The total guaranteed annual compensation range (which includes annual base salary, as well as flexible budget if applicable) for this position is provided below: Total gross guaranteed annual compensation range: 83200-126300€. The salary range indicated above is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects the typical compensation scope for this position based on the role's level of responsibility, required expertise, and location. The actual offer will be determined on an individual basis, taking into account objective and gender-neutral factors including relevant professional experience, qualifications, specific competencies, and internal equity. The range does not constitute a guaranteed salary and is subject to adjustment based on the final assessment of the selected candidate's profile. The role might also qualify for additional compensation elements such as variable pay, profit sharing, and benefits which are not reflected in this range.