Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer Contractor – Automotive Manufacturing | Belgium | 5-Month Contract

We’re currently supporting a global automotive manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Buyer Contractor to join their European purchasing team based primarily in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional with strong sourcing and supplier negotiation experience within manufacturing or automotive environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct supplier market analysis and benchmarking across Europe
• Lead RFI/RFQ processes with potential suppliers
• Evaluate supplier capabilities across quality, cost, delivery and environmental performance
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and cost optimisation initiatives
• Support supplier performance management within mass production environments
• Present sourcing recommendations and analysis to senior stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in strategic sourcing / purchasing within manufacturing or automotive
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to work autonomously in an international environment
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Degree in Engineering, Business or similar
• English fluency required
• Experience working with Japanese business culture is advantageous

Additional Info:

• 5-month contract
• Start date: May 2026
• Based mainly in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium
• Short European business travel required

If this sounds relevant, feel free to apply or message me directly for a confidential discussion.