Sourcing Category Manager

Il y a 3 jours

Ottignies, Waals-Brabant, Belgique EPSA Temps plein 90 000 € - 130 000 €/an

We are currently supporting a leading industrial organization in the recruitment of a Sourcing Category Manager with strong experience in Project-Based Sourcing and Third-Party Procurement.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced procurement professional looking to shape category strategies, drive supplier performance, and lead a team within a complex project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement long-term category strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement priorities.
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier selection, tendering processes, and contract negotiations.
  • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
  • Lead, develop, and coach a team of sourcing professionals.
  • Deliver measurable value creation and cost savings while ensuring compliance and sustainability objectives are achieved.
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.

Profile

  • Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management within an industrial environment.
  • Proven experience in project procurement, third-party sourcing, or project-based sourcing.
  • At least 3 years of people management experience.
  • Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Experience working in cross-functional project environments.
  • Ability to balance long-term category strategy with project-specific business requirements.
  • Experience with procurement systems, ideally SAP MM.
  • Fluent in English and professional proficiency in French.

What the role offers

  • A strategic position with significant impact on procurement performance and business results.
  • Leadership responsibility within an international industrial environment.
  • Exposure to complex projects and key supplier partnerships.
  • Competitive compensation package and long-term career development opportunities.

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