Freelance Category Buyer - Industry

The organisation operates in the industrial sector in Liège, Wallonia. 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.

Temporary freelance assignment. Daily rate of EUR 400 to 500 EUR.