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Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.Challenge Airlines (BE) S.A. is an airline based in Liege Airport (LGG) with a Belgian AOC. The airline operates daily scheduled cargo flights and charter services carrying nonstandard goods and general cargo internationally. Challenge Airlines (BE) is part of a Global airline group that carries approximately 400,000 tons of cargo annually. The Group is in rapid growth and is looking for great & talented people with possibility to within evolve the company.Job purposeThe Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading sourcing activities across the Group, with the objective of securing competitive commercial terms, ensuring supply continuity, and supporting operational requirements. The role focuses on supplier sourcing, tender management, commercial negotiations, and contract award recommendations, while working closely with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs.The Sourcing Manager supports procurement excellence by driving transparency, competition, and value creation across the sourcing process.Your responsibilitiesSourcingLead sourcing activities for key services and goods across the GroupRun RFIs, RFPs and RFQs in line with business requirementsIdentify qualified suppliers and create competitive sourcing processesAnalyze commercial proposals and support supplier selectionConduct negotiations to secure the best commercial and contractual termsProcurement Strategy SupportSupport the implementation of sourcing strategies aligned with operational and financial objectivesWork closely with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and market opportunitiesContribute to category planning and supplier sourcing roadmapsEnsure sourcing decisions balance cost, quality, service, and operational constraintsSupplier and Contract ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with global suppliersSupport contract negotiations and supplier onboarding processesEnsure proper handover of awarded suppliers and commercial terms to the relevant internal teamsMonitor supplier market developments and identify alternative sourcing opportunitiesCompliance & Risk ManagementEnsure sourcing activities are conducted in line with internal procurement policies and governanceMaintain transparency and proper documentation throughout the sourcing processSupport mitigation of supply risk through market analysis and supplier assessmentEnsure commercial and contractual recommendations are properly documented and approvedYour profileEducationBachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, economics, logistics, or related fieldxjsrcvq Experience, skills and personal attributes5 years of experience as Sourcing Manager, procurement.Strong experience in tender management, supplier negotiations, and commercial evaluationGood understanding of contract structures and procurement processesStrong analytical and commercial skillsAbility to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously and work with cross-functional stakeholdersProficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft ExcelExcellent command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to manage commercial communication, negotiations, and contract drafting in EnglishWhat we offerAn attractive salary package in line with your experience including extra-legal benefits (meal vouchers, health insurance, bonus, 13th month ...)A dynamic work environment where there are opportunities to evolveA permanent contract