Strategic Purchasing Manager

Il y a 8 heures

Brussels, Belgique Michael Page Temps plein

As a Strategic Purchasing Manager your responsibilities are:

  • Lead and develop the European purchasing function
  • Manage and coach purchasing and quality teams
  • Define and execute sourcing and supplier strategies
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing and framework agreements
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives and procurement performance
  • Develop and monitor procurement KPIs
  • Ensure material availability and inventory optimisation
  • Partner closely with production, sales, logistics and quality teams




A successful Strategic Purchasing Manager should have:

  • Minimum 10 years' experience in procurement within an industrial environment
  • Proven people management experience
  • Strong strategic sourcing and supplier management expertise
  • Experience negotiating contracts and driving savings initiatives
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
  • Fluent in English, Dutch and French
  • Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Results-driven, organised and resilient mindset

What's in it for you?

  • Permanent contract
  • Competitive salary package
  • Attractive extra-legal benefits
  • High level of autonomy and decision-making power
  • Long-term career development opportunities
  • Collaborative and people-oriented culture
  • Stable and growing organisation