Position: Global Strategic Supply Chain Lead, Indirect Procurement
Location: Belgium
A leading global organization is seeking an experienced professional for its Supply Chain Procurement function. This role focuses on indirect procurement, specializing in third-party logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, and freight management across all modes. The selected candidate will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize cost efficiencies, and enhance supplier performance while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement strategic procurement and sourcing initiatives to enhance supplier quality, cost-effectiveness, service levels, and risk management.
- Develop and execute RFX processes, supplier selection criteria, and negotiations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Conduct freight tenders for ocean and air shipments utilizing industry-leading tools.
- Perform spend analysis, market assessments, and supplier evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with financial, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive supplier performance management, mitigating risks and optimizing total category spend.
- Influence stakeholders across the organization, aligning sourcing strategies with corporate objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management within a multinational environment.
- Proven track record in managing indirect procurement categories, particularly in logistics and supply chain services.
- Strong expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.
- Deep understanding of freight and logistics industries, with experience handling RFx processes.
- Relevant certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CPP, or CPIM are preferred but not mandatory.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic procurement professional to lead high-impact sourcing initiatives and contribute to the success of a dynamic, globally recognized organization.
