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Our client is a leading international company in the medical and healthcare sector, operating across EMEA with a strong footprint in manufacturing and distribution. The organization is known for its high-quality standards, innovation, and continuous investment in infrastructure and growth.
Freelance Procurement
Job description
As a Freelance Procurement your responsibilities are:
- Lead and deliver strategic procurement projects linked to growth initiatives (e.g. new site development, Capex investments, supplier selection)
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes across multiple categories (manufacturing, logistics, services, finished goods)
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (operations, marketing, finance, IT) to define needs and drive sourcing strategies
- Handle supplier management: performance follow-up, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
- Lead RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier onboarding processes
- Manage procurement of Capex and industrial equipment across European manufacturing sites
- Source finished products from international suppliers and ensure continuity of supply
- Contribute to procurement of value-added services (e.g. IT systems, CRM, logistics providers)
- Perform market analysis and data-driven insights to support long-term procurement strategies
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and sustainability initiatives (ISO, ESG, supplier management systems)
Profile
A successful Freelance Procurement should have:
- Experience in procurement or sourcing within an international industrial or healthcare environment
- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and simplify complex topics
- Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement processes and strategic projects
- Experience with CAPEX, manufacturing, or technical procurement is a strong asset
- Skilled negotiator with experience in supplier management and contract discussions
- Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for decision-making
- Autonomous, proactive, and able to operate in a lean, high-responsibility environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple departments and regions
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus
Offer
Our customer offers you:
- Strategic role with high visibility and direct impact on business growth
- Significant autonomy within a lean procurement team
- Exposure to international projects and stakeholders across EMEA
- Opportunity to work on large-scale investments and transformation initiatives
- Professional development within a dynamic and growing organization
- Location: Belgium (Mechelen area), with hybrid flexibility