Strategic Supply Chain Program Manager

IBA; Louvain-la-Neuve; On-site; EUR 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work-life balance

Benefits package

Job summary

IBA is seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Program Manager to lead the transformation of its supply chain in line with ambitious industrial growth. You will define and drive high-impact programs, bridging long-term vision with operational execution in a complex, high-tech environment.

The role sits at the heart of our operations, offering broad scope, high visibility, and the chance to shape the entire Supply Chain function while growing with the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an operations/supply chain department or team in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated track record delivering strategic supply chain programs—from business case to implementation.
• Engineering or supply chain background with strong operational grounding.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall strategy for the Supply Chain function, including Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing & Procurement, Logistics, Quality Control & Operational Excellence.
• Lead end-to-end strategic initiatives: supplier ecosystem redesign, production localization, new manufacturing facility projects.
• Interact with and align senior leadership on proposed strategy; align stakeholders across Business Units and geographies on priorities.

Skills

Operations management

Strategic programs

Engineering background

PM expertise

International exposure

Job description

Mission

IBA is looking for a Strategic Supply Chain Program Manager to lead the transformation of its supply chain in line with ambitious industrial growth objectives. You will define and drive high-impact strategic programs — bridging long-term vision with operational execution in a complex, high-tech industrial environment.

This position sits at the heart of IBA's operations, with a broad scope and high visibility across the organization — ideal for someone who wants to shape an entire Supply Chain function and grow with it.

Challenges we trust you with

Strategic Program Leadership

• Define the overall strategy for the Supply Chain function, including Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing & Procurement, Logistics, Quality Control & Operational Excellence
• Design future-state Supply Chain models aligned with IBA's business expansion (new geographies, capacity scaling…)
• Lead end-to-end strategic initiatives: supplier ecosystem redesign, production localization, new manufacturing facility projects
• Build comprehensive business cases: supplier identification, investment budgets, ROI models, and implementation roadmaps

Cross-Functional Orchestration

• Orchestrate Supply Chain strategy definition and implementation with Supply Chain departments
• Interact with and align IBA senior leadership on proposed strategy
• Align IBA stakeholders across Business Units, functions and geographies on program priorities and progress
• Represent the Supply Chain function in key business decisions
• Coach Supply Chain managers and teams to develop their strategic thinking

What We Value

You have:

• Proven experience managing an Operations / Supply Chain department or team in an industrial environment (procurement, planning, manufacturing, logistics, or end-to-end supply chain)
• Demonstrated track record leading strategic Supply Chain programs — from business case to implementation
• Engineering or Supply Chain background with strong operational grounding
• Comfortable owning both a strategic agenda and a team's development simultaneously
• PM expertise on complex, cross-functional, multi-year programs
• International exposure and global stakeholder management

And you also are:

• A systems thinker who sees both the big picture and the operational detail
• A people developer — you build teams as much as you build strategies
• Autonomous and structured — you turn ambiguity into concrete action plans
• Fluent in English; French is a plus

Cherry on the cake

• Growth and opportunities: Benefit from continuous learning, internal mobility, and career evolution—whether toward technical expertise or leadership roles.
• Balanced and competitive offer: Enjoy a flexible working environment, strong work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package (salary, bonus, company car, insurances, and more).

The total guaranteed annual compensation range (which includes annual base salary, as well as flexible budget if applicable) for this position is provided below:

Total gross guaranteed annual compensation range: 95500 - 145300 €

The salary range indicated above is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects the typical compensation scope for this position based on the role's level of responsibility, required expertise, and location. The actual offer will be determined on an individual basis, taking into account objective and gender-neutral factors including relevant professional experience, qualifications, specific competencies, and internal equity. The range does not constitute a guaranteed salary and is subject to adjustment based on the final assessment of the selected candidate's profile. The role might also qualify for additional compensation elements such as variable pay, profit sharing, and benefits which are not reflected in this range.

Life at IBA

At IBA, we value creativity, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. As a certified B Corporation (B Corp), we uphold the highest standards of social and environmental performance. Let’s shape the future of technology together!