Purchasing Manager

An industrial company based in Wallonia is currently looking for a motivated Purchasing Manager to strengthen its Purchasing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a strategic procurement function while driving supplier performance, team development, and sustainability initiatives within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for:

• Keep direct responsibility for several strategic suppliers, ensuring efficient operational follow-up and proactive collaboration.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team, set clear goals and monitor measurable KPIs to drive performance.
• Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve the best balance between cost, quality, delivery and working capital objectives.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with production, R&D and financial targets through enhanced Sales & Operations Planning.
• Ensure systems and processes (ERP+) are properly configured, maintained and improved for continuous efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance, implement corrective actions and strengthen vendor relationships to secure reliability and continuous improvement.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by organizing minimum dual sourcing based on clear standard specifications for all (critical) components combined with contingency planning.
• Collaborate with R&D and suppliers to develop innovative, sustainable solutions aligned with the company’s 2030 carbon reduction goals.
• Liaise with other entities to leverage group-level purchasing power and perform on-site supplier assessments.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and ethical practices.

Profile of ideal Purchasing Manager:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in industrial purchasing or supply chain management.
• You are fluent in English and French; any additional language is an asset.
• You have solid knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite; understanding of manufacturing processes is a plus.
• You demonstrate strategic thinking, hands-on leadership, and a collaborative mindset.
• You possess excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Offer for the Purchasing Manager:

• Attractive salary package depending on the profile.
• Extra-legal advantages such as company car, mobile phone, meal vouchers (€8) and eco vouchers.
• Hospitalization and group insurance (AXA) with employer contribution (6%) and employee contribution (2%).
• Sector bonus (CP 200).
• 20 legal leave days + 6 RTT + 4 company holidays during Christmas–New Year + 1 seniority day per 5 years of service.

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