Category Buyer – Belgium – 6 Months
Description :
For a major international player in the energy, industry, environment, transport and defence sectors, is looking for a Category Buyer to support the development of its strategic projects, particularly in the Hydrogen Energy sector. Main tasks : Reporting to the Global Category Manager, you will be responsible for :
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Managing invitations to tender: drafting, launching and monitoring purchasing packages;
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Sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, ensuring technical and contractual compliance;
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Setting up and monitoring framework contracts and strategic partnerships;
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Support project teams during the pre-sales and execution phases;
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Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (quality, lead times, costs);
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Helping to rationalise the supplier base;
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Carrying out comparative analyses and reporting to managers;
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Support strategic sourcing initiatives, particularly in the Hydrogen sector.
Profile :
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Experience: minimum 5 years as a Category Buyer in an industrial and international environment;
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Education: Master's degree in purchasing, engineering or sales - certification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent is a plus;
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Mastery of RFI/RFQ processes, purchasing in project mode, strategic sourcing;
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Experience in purchasing electrical systems and mechanical parts;
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Strong contract negotiation and critical supplier management skills;
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Proficiency in SAP, MS Office and Power BI;
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Excellent communication, analytical skills, diplomacy and firmness.
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English: fluent professional level required ;
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French: appreciated but not compulsory.
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