Sourcing & Vendor Officer

BMW Group; Aartselaar; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Group Belux is seeking a Sourcing & Vendor Officer in Aartselaar, Belgium, to drive supplier strategy, optimize performance, and ensure compliant, financially sound outcomes across automotive and non-automotive services.

You will lead complex procurement, negotiate terms, define SLAs and KPIs, manage supplier lifecycle, and work with internal stakeholders and external partners on strategic sourcing and risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational leasing and a strong understanding of the automotive and fleet sector.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and financial skills with the ability to identify opportunities and influence suppliers.
• Solid experience in vendor management, procurement, tender processes, and contract negotiations.
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and innovative solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of autonomy, organisational ability, and a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Good understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks, with willingness to travel within Belux and experience working with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and document vendor and supplier requirements in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives.
• Participate in supplier selection processes, including RfI evaluations, site visits, and presentations, providing clear recommendations.
• Lead and coordinate complex procurement and tender processes (including international projects) and negotiate pricing, discounts, and contractual terms.
• Establish and manage SLAs and KPIs, embedding these into contracts and ensuring supplier compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance, address service or quality issues proactively, and implement improvement or escalation measures where required.
• Oversee supplier lifecycle management, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding processes.
• Stay up to date with automotive market developments, identify commercial opportunities, and contribute to risk management and business continuity planning.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Contract negotiations

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Sourcing strategies

Job description

Job Description

Are you a commercially driven professional with a strong background in vendor management and the automotive sector? We are looking for a proactive and analytical Sourcing & Vendor Officer to join our organisation.

Job Title: Sourcing & Vendor Officer Posting Start Date: 10/22/26 Job Location (Long): Aartselaar, Belgium

Job Description

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping supplier strategy, driving performance, and ensuring strong commercial outcomes while safeguarding compliance and risk standards. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, contributing to strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives across both automotive and non-automotive services.

What awaits you?

• Define and document vendor and supplier requirements in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives.
• Participate in supplier selection processes, including RfI evaluations, site visits, and presentations, providing clear recommendations.
• Lead and coordinate complex procurement and tender processes (including international projects) and negotiate pricing, discounts, and contractual terms.
• Establish and manage SLAs and KPIs, embedding these into contracts and ensuring supplier compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance, address service or quality issues proactively, and implement improvement or escalation measures where required.
• Oversee supplier lifecycle management, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding processes.
• Stay up to date with automotive market developments, identify commercial opportunities, and contribute to risk management and business continuity planning.

What should you bring along?

• Proven experience in operational leasing and a strong understanding of the automotive and fleet sector.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and financial skills with the ability to identify opportunities and influence suppliers.
• Solid experience in vendor management, procurement, tender processes, and contract negotiations.
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and innovative solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of autonomy, organisational ability, and a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Good understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks, with willingness to travel within Belux and experience working with external partners.

What do we offer?

At BMW Group Belux you will not only work for a strong brand, but also in an environment that breathes premium - from our products to our people.

• An international working environment with a clear vision of innovation and sustainability;
• A warm corporate culture where initiative and personal growth are encouraged;
• Extensive training and development opportunities;
• An attractive salary package with mobility solutions and a flexible cafeteria plan.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. Learn more here: Experience our culture | BMW Group Careers.