Indirect Sourcing Consultant – 7 Month Contract – Leuven

Job Title – Interim Indirect Sourcing Specialist
Start Date – 1^st September
Location – Leuven, Belgium (3 days per week on-site)
Duration– 7 Month Contract
Contract Type – Interim / Freelance

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Sourcing Specialist to join our client on an interim basis. Following a recent organisational restructure, this role will support the day-to-day management of indirect sourcing activities across multiple business functions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a broad range of internal sourcing requirements, working closely with stakeholders to ensure the timely procurement of indirect goods and services. This is a hands-on role focused on operational sourcing and supplier management and does not include direct people management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day indirect sourcing activities across a variety of internal business functions.
• Support sourcing requirements relating to HR services, contractors, facilities and other indirect spend categories.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and deliver sourcing solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships, including supplier selection, negotiations and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Coordinate sourcing activities for external contractors and service providers.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, procedures and contractual requirements.
• Support the optimisation of sourcing processes following the recent organisational split.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate sourcing documentation and procurement records.

Skills

• Proven experience in an Indirect Sourcing, Procurement or Category Management role.
• Experience managing indirect spend categories such as HR services, contractors, facilities or general business services.
• Strong supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience working independently without direct team management responsibilities.
• Professional level English is essential; Dutch is advantageous.

If you wish to be considered for the position available, please e-mail an up-to-date CV with a contact number to: benjamin.stratford@vividresourcing.com