Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead: Business Services

Bridgestone EMEA; Zaventem; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding

Mentorship

CSR activities

Global environment

Work-life balance

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Bridgestone EMEA is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Sourcing Manager – Business Goods & Services to drive sourcing initiatives across Europe (and the Americas as needed). You will act as a Procurement Business Partner, lead supplier selections, negotiate agreements, and optimize costs while ensuring policy compliance.

The role requires 4+ years in indirect procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and fluency in English (French/Spanish a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in indirect procurement.
• Experience managing service-based subcategories in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as Procurement Business Partner for key stakeholders.
• Lead sourcing projects and supplier selection activities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Identify cost optimisation and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support cross-regional initiatives across Europe and the Americas.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement policies and processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data visualization

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Archlet

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Archlet

Job description

Bridgestone EMEA is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Sourcing Manager – Business Goods & Services to drive sourcing initiatives across Europe (and the Americas as needed). You will act as a Procurement Business Partner, lead supplier selections, negotiate agreements, and optimize costs while ensuring policy compliance.

The role requires 4+ years in indirect procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and fluency in English (French/Spanish a plus).