Freelance Category Buyer

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the industrial sector in Liège, Wallonia.

Job Description

As a Freelance Category Buyer your responsibilities are:

• Make a visible business impact by leading strategic sourcing initiatives
• Work at the heart of the business in a highly cross-functional role

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to secure reliable and competitive suppliers.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Drive supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and deliver value creation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to support operational and strategic business objectives.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management :

• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers aligned with quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and HSE requirements.
• Lead supplier selection processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and support audits and qualification activities.
• Develop sourcing strategies and alternative supply solutions to mitigate risks.

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management :

• Lead commercial negotiations and establish supplier agreements.
• Secure competitive pricing, service levels, delivery terms, and contractual protections.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including renewals and compliance.

Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement :

• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and regular business reviews.
• Drive corrective actions, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster innovation and long‑term supplier partnerships.

Cost Optimization & Business Support :

• Deliver cost reduction and value creation initiatives through TCO analysis and strategic sourcing.
• Support profitability, budget objectives, and working capital optimization.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project teams to support strategic initiatives and business growth.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Freelance Category Buyer should have:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management within an industrial, engineering, manufacturing, energy, or technical environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with proven success in contract negotiations, supplier development, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Analytical and results‑driven mindset, able to conduct TCO analyses, identify savings opportunities, and manage procurement‑related risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing cross‑functional teams and building strong supplier relationships.
• Proactive, autonomous, and solution‑oriented professional, comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer

• Temporary freelance assignment.
• Daily rate of EUR 400 to 500 EUR