Strategic Indirect Procurement & Logistics Lead

Michael Page (Belgium); Machelen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a procurement professional to lead indirect procurement with exposure to operational and industrial activities. The role focuses on Transportation & Logistics and oversees maintenance, engineering services, and MRO to support operations.

You will manage suppliers across technical, industrial, and logistics sectors, collaborate with category managers on strategic and global sourcing, and drive cost-saving opportunities while ensuring continuity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management in an international industrial/logistics/energy environment.
• Fluent in English; French and/or Dutch are strong assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement focused on Transportation & Logistics categories.
• End-to-end procurement activities: sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier selection.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and optimize an annual spend (~€50M).
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, finance, legal, compliance across Europe.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Admin

Job description

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a procurement professional to lead indirect procurement with exposure to operational and industrial activities. The role focuses on Transportation & Logistics and oversees maintenance, engineering services, and MRO to support operations.

You will manage suppliers across technical, industrial, and logistics sectors, collaborate with category managers on strategic and global sourcing, and drive cost-saving opportunities while ensuring continuity and