Strategic Sourcing Manager – Third-Party Projects

IBA Worldwide; Louvain-la-Neuve; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity for strategic leadership

Innovative and mission-driven environment

Job summary

A leading global procurement firm based in Louvain-la-Neuve is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager to define and lead sourcing strategies. You will manage a team of sourcing professionals and ensure alignment with operational and strategic goals. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, along with proven supplier negotiation skills. The role offers competitive compensation and a chance to impact the firm’s mission of improving lives through technology.

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.
• Proven experience in project or third-parties procurement or project-based sourcing environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a long-term strategy for your category.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities and key supplier negotiations.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships for performance and cost efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Supplier selection and negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project-based sourcing

Fluent English

Proficiency in French

Procurement strategy definition

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading global procurement firm based in Louvain-la-Neuve is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager to define and lead sourcing strategies. You will manage a team of sourcing professionals and ensure alignment with operational and strategic goals. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, along with proven supplier negotiation skills. The role offers competitive compensation and a chance to impact the firm’s mission of improving lives through technology.