Procurement Officer

Are you one of those people who look up to the sky every time a plane passes by?

Space holds no more secrets for you than it does for science?

Environmental and technological challenges are among those you wish to tackle?

Come join Sabca and play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace inside a company with more than 100 years of existence.

We are experts in designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers. 

In Brussels, we have our Structural and Mechatronics Engineering offices, where all our new programs begin and our workshops are equipped with modern

machines that produce complex metallic assemblies for aircraft and space launchers as well as advanced Thrust Vectoring Systems for space launchers.

Mission:

Your main mission as Procurement Officer is to manage and optimize supply flows to ensure continuous availability of materials necessary for production or service delivery. You will work closely with production teams, suppliers, and logistics partners to ensure that procurement needs are met efficiently and effectively.   

Responsibilities:

• Supply Planning: Analyze demand forecasts and current stock levels to establish accurate supply plans;  
• Order Management: Place orders with suppliers considering delivery times, required quantities, and budget constraints;  
• Delivery Monitoring: Track shipments and deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time and meet specifications;  
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and identify optimization opportunities to reduce costs while ensuring adequate availability;  
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contract terms, and regularly evaluate their performance;  
• Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve procurement-related issues such as delivery delays, stockouts, or non-conformities;  
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on procurement performance, analyze trends, and propose improvements. 

You are responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with the EN9100 quality standard and the ISO 14001 environmental standard;
• Performing rigorous self-checks to guarantee the quality and conformity of the work;
• Transferring your skills and knowledge to new team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support. 
   

Profile:

Education:

You hold at least a bachelor's degree in management engineering, industrial engineering, economics, or an equivalent program.    

Desired experience:

You have prior experience in a similar position, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment

Soft Skills:

• You have excellent planning and organizational skills;
• You demonstrate strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management;
• You are able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• You have solid analytical skills to interpret data and trends. 
   

Technical skills: 

Languages: You have excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English. 
IT skills: You are proficient with inventory management tools and supply chain planning software. 
 

So, What's in it for you?

Experience Gain new experience to thanks to the full range of services we offer to the civil, space and military aviation markets as well as to the commercial

Unmanned Autonomous Systems (drones). Our activities include designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers for

customers and partners belonging to the elite of the aerospace industry.

Excitement Work in an exciting environment where long-standing expertise and research and technological development feed off each other.

Sabca collaborators have their passion and their know-how as common denominator.

Teamwork, reliability and innovation are part of the culture we value and that lead us to success.

Challenges Help Europe access to space by designing and manufacturing rocket structures.

Be part of the pioneers in developing advanced air mobility solutions inside our division dedicated to drones. Use your knowledge to take people around the world on board low-carbon aircraft.

Contribute to the environmental and technological challenges of the century. Play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace.

Be ready for take-off