Mission
As a Sourcing Associate, you will play a key role in defining and implementing procurement strategies for mechanical components and assembly part in the development and manufacturing of IBA equipment.
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
1. Define, get approval on and implement sourcing strategies for your categories of products/services
2. Collaborate with commercial leaders, R&D and project managers of each B.U. to identify their needs and requirements.
3. Prepare, challenge the suppliers, and negotiate to get the best technological offer in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery conditions
4. Define and implement frame-contracts and Service Level Agreements with selected suppliers and drive contract compliance
5. Ensure the quality and delivery performance of your suppliers in collaboration with the Supplier Development Engineer and Procurement officer
6. Build up and secure production capacities at suppliers' in accordance with IBA's business plan on strategic equipment
7. Identify and implement collaborative actions to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership
8. Lead process implementation, change management efforts and continuous improvement initiatives to increase effectiveness and efficiency
9. Be able to understand how products are manufactured to support sourcing decisions and negotiation
Skills and Qualifications
You have
10. Engineering or technical background (or equivalent experience) with a first experience of 2-3 years in procurement
11. Ability to read technical drawings
12. Knowledge in Excel is mandatory
13. Knowledge about SAP is a strong asset
14. Excellent communication skills in English and French, both written and spoken
And you are
15. Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with various internal stakeholders and external suppliers
16. Coordination abilities to lead procurement activities while working closely with supplier development engineers
17. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments
18. Excellent reporting skills: capable of structuring, presenting, and communicating sourcing data and insights to top management.
What we offer
19. An open-ended contract
20. Attractive Benefits: Competitive package including company car, meal vouchers, group insurance, and more.
21. Internal Mobility: Benefit from diverse career development opportunities across departments and projects within a growing, global company.
Recruitment Process
22. First interview – with Luis de la Serna (Recruiter)
23. Second interview – with Thierry Berge (Hiring Manager)