Sourcing Category Manager - Third parties

Are you a seasoned procurement professional with strong experience in project-based sourcing and third-party procurement? This Sourcing Category Manager (Third parties) assignment offers the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies, manage key supplier relationships and balance project requirements with cost, quality, timelines and risk within a highly technical and innovation-driven environment based in Braine-l’Alleud.

Your profile :

• You hold a Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field.
• You have at least 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management within an industrial environment.
• You bring at least 3 years of team leadership or people management experience.
• You have proven experience in project procurement, third-party sourcing or project-based procurement environments.
• You are experienced in working with cross-functional project teams and managing project-specific sourcing requirements.
• You can develop procurement strategies while balancing timelines, costs, technical requirements and risks.
• You have experience in supplier selection and negotiation for project-based requirements.
• You demonstrate strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You are fluent in English and can communicate professionally in French.
• You are comfortable working with procurement systems, ideally SAP MM.

The offer :

• The opportunity to shape and lead sourcing strategies for project-based procurement within an advanced industrial environment.
• A high-impact Interim Management assignment combining strategic sourcing, project procurement and team leadership.
• The opportunity to work cross-functionally on complex projects while contributing to cost optimisation, supplier performance and business objectives.

Ready to take on a strategic procurement challenge at the intersection of sourcing and project delivery? This Sourcing Category Manager (Third parties) assignment offers the opportunity to bring your expertise to a high-impact Interim Management role, working on complex sourcing challenges in Braine-l’Alleud.

Robert Walters Belgium is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.