Procurement Category Manager EMEA

Brussels, Belgium | Full-time (permanent or interim-management/freelance) | Hybrid WHO ARE WE At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes — delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe. With operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors.

But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do. Together, we make life flow — and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey.

WHAT WE'RE WORKING TOWARDS We're offering a unique opportunity to join a global Belgian company with an international and collaborative culture. Aliaxis is focused on reinforcing our operational foundations and building the agility needed to capture future growth opportunities. Through our Horizon 2030 strategy we're evolving into a more disciplined, high-performing global Group — and we're looking for talented people who want to contribute to this long-term strategic journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead the EMEA sourcing strategy and transformation agenda for Facility Management (FM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO). You will manage strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier partnerships and deliver measurable savings while ensuring operational continuity and stakeholder engagement across multiple countries.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and execute category strategies for FM and MRO across EMEA.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
• Identify and deliver sustainable cost reduction opportunities.
• Drive supplier performance management and governance.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Finance and local procurement teams across the region.
• Support standardization, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related discipline. Significant experience in strategic sourcing and category management within an international industrial environment. Proven experience delivering procurement transformation and measurable savings.

Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing FM and MRO categories are a strong plus. Fluent in English – any additional European language is a plus WHAT WE OFFER Next to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer an impactful role with real opportunities to grow in a high-performing, results-oriented environment.

A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a multicultural team Development opportunities tailored to your ambitions Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote) ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.

HOW WE WELCOME YOU For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. #LI-MS1