Mission
As a Sourcing Expert, you will play a key role in defining and implementing sourcing strategies for high-technology product families:
1. superconducting coils used in particle accelerators
2. coils and magnets for our 3 main business units
3. ionization chamber devices
4. and other electromechanical components
You will act as a real coordinator to internal stakeholders (R&D, Engineering, Procurement Team and Project Managers), while ensuring supplier performance, cost optimization, and contractual compliance.
Key responsibilities
5. Define, get approval on and implement sourcing strategies for your categories of products/services
6. Collaborate with commercial leaders, R&D and project managers of each B.U. to identify their needs and requirements.
7. Prepare, challenge the suppliers, and negotiate to get the best technological offer in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery conditions
8. Define and implement frame-contracts and Service Level Agreements with selected suppliers and drive contract compliance
9. Ensure the quality and delivery performance of your suppliers in collaboration with the Supplier Development Engineer and Procurement officer
10. Build up and secure production capacities at suppliers' in accordance with IBA's business plan on strategic equipment
11. Identify and implement collaborative actions to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership
12. Lead process implementation, change management efforts and continuous improvement initiatives to increase effectiveness and efficiency
13. Act as a mentor and role model within the sourcing team; coach junior sourcing associates
14. Ensure clear reporting to senior management and drive strategic sourcing alignment across departments
15. Be able to understand how products are manufactured to support sourcing decisions and negotiation
Skills and Qualifications
You have
16. Engineering or technical background (or equivalent experience) with proven experience of 5-10 years in procurement
17. A first experience in a regulated or high-tech environment
18. Knowledge about SAP is a strong asset
19. Excellent communication skills in English and French, both written and spoken
And you are
20. Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with various internal stakeholders and external suppliers
21. Coordination abilities to lead procurement activities while working closely with supplier development engineers
22. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments
23. Excellent reporting skills: capable of structuring, presenting, and communicating sourcing data and insights to top management.
24. Willing to travel up to 10-20% of your time
What we offer
25. An open-ended contract
26. Attractive Benefits: Competitive package including company car, meal vouchers, group insurance, and more.
27. Internal Mobility: Benefit from diverse career development opportunities across departments and projects within a growing, global company.
Recruitment Process
28. First interview – with Luis de la Serna (Recruiter)
29. Second interview – with Thierry Berge (Hiring Manager)