About this role
The organisation operates in the industrial sector in Liège, Wallonia.
- Jobomschrijving As a Freelance Category Buyer your responsibilities are: 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.
- 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.