Procurement Category Manager

Job description

Location: Brussels, Belgium Engagement: Contract Opportunity Overview We are partnering with a global pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Procurement Category Manager to provide procurement and project support across a broad Talent spend portfolio. This role will support multiple Talent-related initiatives, including Talent Management, Leadership Development, supplier relationship management, contingent workforce projects, and continuous improvement activities. Working as a flexible generalist within Talent Procurement, you will help translate business priorities into structured procurement activities, practical demand management frameworks, supplier governance routines, and clear stakeholder guidance. Requirements Experience supporting procurement, supplier management, HR/Talent services, training services, contingent workforce, consulting, managed services, or professional services categories. Ability to support multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders in an international environment. Comfortable working independently while collaborating across Procurement, Talent, HR, Finance, Legal, and supplier organisations. Strong interest in improving ways of working, supplier governance, and stakeholder experience. Hard Skills Procurement processes and sourcing support. Supplier relationship management and supplier governance. Demand management and stakeholder coordination. RFI/RFQ preparation, supplier comparisons, and commercial analysis. Contracting support and collaboration with Procurement and Legal teams. Reporting, spend analysis, supplier performance monitoring, and action tracking. Process improvement, knowledge management, and programme enhancement. Soft Skills Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Excellent communication and coordination abilities. Analytical mindset and attention to detail. Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive approach. Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities effectively. Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Procurement, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered. Procurement, sourcing, project management, or HR/Talent-related certifications are advantageous. Fluent English required. French and/or Dutch would be an advantage