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Sourcing Associate

Requisition ID:  4718
Location: 

Louvain-la-Neuve, BE

Work regime:  Full-Time
Kind of contract:  Open Ended Contract

Mission

As a Sourcing Associate, you will support IBA’s procurement activities by developing and implementing sourcing strategies for mechanical and electronic components, products and services.

 

You will explore supplier markets, identify and assess potential suppliers, analyze supplier performance and manage sourcing activities from market analysis to supplier selection and negotiation.

 

Working closely with internal stakeholders and international suppliers, you will contribute to securing the best solutions in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) while building strong and sustainable supplier relationships.

Challenges we trust you with

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for your assigned products and categories.
  • Explore and analyze supplier markets to identify new suppliers, alternative solutions and sourcing opportunities.
  • Identify, assess and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery and business requirements.
  • Manage sourcing activities including RFI, RFP and RFQ processes, supplier evaluation and selection.
  • Analyze and monitor supplier performance, particularly regarding price, quality and delivery.
  • Prepare and lead supplier negotiations, defining objectives, building arguments and understanding suppliers’ expectations and constraints.
  • Adapt your negotiation and communication approach to different stakeholders, levels of seniority and challenging situations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Negotiate commercial conditions and contribute to establishing contracts and agreements with selected suppliers.
  • Identify opportunities to improve commercial conditions and optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

What we value

 

You have:

 

  • A Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related field.
  • Around 3 to 4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supplier management.
  • Experience sourcing mechanical and/or electronic components in an industrial or technological environment.
  • Hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, including market analysis, RFI/RFP/RFQ, supplier assessment and selection.
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery.
  • Strong listening and communication skills, with the ability to read situations, understand suppliers’ positions and adapt your negotiation approach to different stakeholders and contexts.
  • Fluent in French and English; experience with SAP or another ERP system is an asset.

And you also are:

  • Curious and market-oriented, with an interest in exploring new suppliers and market trends.
  • A strong listener, able to understand different perspectives before building your position.
  • Comfortable adapting your communication style to different people and situations.
  • Assertive and convincing while maintaining a constructive approach.
  • Analytical and able to translate supplier and market information into clear sourcing recommendations.
  • Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of your sourcing activities.
  • Able to organize your work autonomously while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.

Compensation package

 

The total guaranteed annual compensation range (which includes annual base salary, as well as flexible budget if applicable, and car budget in specific locations) for this position is provided below:

 

Total gross guaranteed annual compensation range: 54700€ - 83200 €

 

The salary range indicated above is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects the typical compensation scope for this position based on the role's level of responsibility, required expertise, and location. The actual offer will be determined on an individual basis, taking into account objective and gender-neutral factors including relevant professional experience, qualifications, specific competencies, and internal equity. The range does not constitute a guaranteed salary and is subject to adjustment based on the final assessment of the selected candidate's profile. The role might also qualify for additional compensation elements such as variable pay, profit sharing, and benefits which are not reflected in this range.

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