Sourcing Category Manager (Third-parties)

IBA; Louvain-la-Neuve; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity to lead a key procurement strategy

High-impact role in a global environment

Résumé du poste

A leading technology company is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager in Louvain-La-Neuve to define and execute sourcing strategies that maximize value and ensure supply continuity. The role involves leading a team, managing supplier negotiations, and contributing to project-based procurement efforts. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in procurement, exceptional negotiation skills, and proficiency in SAP. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a chance to impact the company's mission significantly.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Fluent in English; French is required.

Responsabilités

• Define and implement a long‑term strategy for your category.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities and key supplier negotiations.
• Manage and develop a team of sourcing professionals.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Formation

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

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Mission

IBA is strengthening its Purchasing organization and is looking for a Sourcing Category Manager, with an experience in Project-Based Sourcing (Third-Parties).

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

• 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 experience in project or third‑parties procurement or project‑based sourcing environments.
• Experience working in cross‑functional project teams (Engineering, Project Management, Operations, etc.).
• Ability to define procurement strategies aligned with project constraints (timeline, cost, technical requirements, risks).
• Ability to balance category strategy with project‑specific sourcing needs.
• Experience in supplier selection and negotiation for project‑based requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; French is required (you will be able to have a professional conversation).
• Proficiency with procurement systems, ideally SAP.

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.