Freelance Category Buyer - Industry

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.