Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

EPSA; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPSA is seeking an experienced Indirect Category Manager Consultant to strengthen the Procurement & Outsourcing team within a leading banking environment. You will own one or more strategic indirect procurement categories and lead sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and category strategy activities across the organization.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders and report to the Head of Procurement & Outsourcing, driving category strategies, roadmaps, and end-to-end sourcing

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent with extensive procurement experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management.
• Experience in indirect procurement categories (Professional Services, HR Services, etc.).
• Track record leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Banking/financial services experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build category roadmaps and sourcing pipelines.
• Identify initiatives that drive cost savings, value, and risk reduction.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing from demand to contract signature.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement, vendor risk, and outsourcing requirements.
• Maintain visibility and control over assigned categories.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Sourcing strategy

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Procurement, Economics, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

EPSA is seeking an experienced Indirect Category Manager Consultant to strengthen the Procurement & Outsourcing team within a leading banking environment. You will own one or more strategic indirect procurement categories and lead sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and category strategy activities across the organization.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders and report to the Head of Procurement & Outsourcing, driving category strategies, roadmaps, and end-to-end sourcing