Strategic Sourcing Manager

Company : Buckman International

Job Type : Full Time

Belgium

Job Description - Strategic Sourcing Manager

Description

Buckman has its headquarters in the USA, Memphis. Ghent (Belgium) houses the European headquarters, which includes both the production plant for Europe, Middle East and North Africa and the strategic supporting functions.

Buckman is active in more than 80 countries and is successful and growing rapidly in specialty chemicals across several industries such as Industrial Water Treatment, Performance Chemicals for the Pulp & Paper and Leather Industry.

Buckman is a privately-owned company with an ambitious growth strategy. We are proud of our efforts towards sustainability and corporate social responsibility. For Ghent we are currently looking for a:

Sourcing Manager (EMENA)

We’re looking for a motivated Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead EMENA sourcing activities, negotiate competitive prices, strengthen supplier relationships, and secure high-quality product availability. Your work will directly support business performance through cost optimization, supplier development, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

🔍 What you bring

Min. 5 years of purchasing/negotiation experience (incl. 2 years in chemical industry)
Strong knowledge of EMENA chemical markets, sourcing processes & category management
Experience in sourcing direct/indirect materials; Asia & China sourcing is a plus
Understanding of costing & financial principles
Fluent English; Dutch/French are an advantage
Strong MS Office skills; SAP experience is a plus
Project management skills & continuous improvement mindset
Excellent negotiation, communication & stakeholder management abilities

🎯 Key responsibilities

Optimize total cost of ownership & ensure supply continuity
Conduct market research and spend analysis
Identify alternative raw material suppliers
Lead negotiations for high-impact indirect spend
Manage supplier database, performance reviews & risk assessments
Prepare analytical reports supporting procurement KPIs & market insights

💼 What we offer

Permanent contract
Competitive salary + benefits & bonus
Laptop & phone
Continuous learning, training, and global collaboration opportunities

Interested? Apply now!

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