{"id":4148683,"url":"https://alion.io/job/iba-worldwide-project-procurement-manager","title":"Project procurement Manager","company":{"id":1984116,"name":"Iba Worldwide","domain":"iba-worldwide.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/iba-worldwide","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium"],"countries":["BE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-29T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-29","last_verified_at":"2026-11-12T08:19:45Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":14,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":14},"description":"Mission\nIBA is strengthening its Purchasing organization and is looking for a Sourcing Category Manager with strong experience in strategic sourcing and project-based procurement.\nYou will define and execute the category strategy and sourcing roadmap for third-party equipment and solutions, ensuring cost optimization, supply continuity and successful project execution.\nWorking closely with Engineering, Project Management and Operations, you will translate the long-term category strategy into sourcing solutions adapted to each project's technical, cost, timeline and risk constraints.\nYou will select suppliers and solutions for equipment such as hot cells, conveyors, hardware and other third-party industrial systems, defining the scope of supply, deliverables, delivery schedule and installation requirements.\nAs you may have noticed, there are several vacancies in the field of sourcing. Please could you apply only for roles that match your experience, based on the categories listed ?\nChallenges we trust you with\nDefine and implement the category and sourcing strategy.\nWork within cross-functional project teams involving Engineering, Project Management and Operations.\nBuild project-specific sourcing strategies considering cost, technical requirements, deadlines and risks.\nBalance long-term category strategy with individual project needs.\nLead supplier selection, sourcing activities and negotiations.\nSelect the most suitable solutions from suppliers' existing portfolios.\nNegotiate scope, pricing, deliverables, delivery and installation requirements.\nEnsure supplier commitments are aligned with the project schedule.\nBuild strong supplier partnerships to improve performance, innovation and cost efficiency.\nLead and develop a team of sourcing professionals.\nWhat we value\nMaster’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.\nMinimum 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management in an industrial company\n\nAt least 3 years in team leadership or people management.\n\n Proven experience in project or third-parties procurement or project-based sourcing environments\nExperience working in cross-functional project teams (Engineering, Project Management, Operations, etc.)\nExperience building sourcing strategies around cost, deadlines, technical requirements and project risks.\n\nAbility to combine category management with project-specific sourcing needs.\n\nStrong experience in supplier selection and negotiation for industrial equipment or solutions.\n\nFluent in English; professional conversational French.\n\nExperience with procurement systems, ideally SAP MM.\n\nOffer\nThe opportunity to define and lead the strategyfor one of IBA’s key procurement categories.\nA high-impact rolein a global, innovative, and mission-driven environment.\nCompetitive compensation and benefits package.\nA chance to contribute to IBA’s mission of protecting, improving, and saving lives through technology.\nThe job will be based in Louvain-La-Neuve.\nCompensation \n“The total guaranteed annual compensation range (which includes annual base salary, as well as flexible budget if applicable) for this position is provided below:\nTotal gross guaranteed annual compensation range: 83200-126300€\nThe 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. 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