Cdi - it sourcing specialist

John Cockerill, catalyseur d’opportunités

Animé depuis 1817 par l'esprit d'entreprendre et la soif d'innovation de son fondateur, le Groupe John Cockerill développe des solutions technologiques à large échelle pour répondre aux besoins de son temps : faciliter l'accès aux énergies bas carbone, permettre une production industrielle durable, préserver les ressources naturelles, contribuer à une mobilité plus verte, renforcer la sécurité et installer des infrastructures essentielles.

Son offre aux entreprises, aux Etats et aux collectivités se traduit par des services et des équipements associés dans les secteurs de l'énergie, de la défense, de l'industrie, de l'environnement, des transports et des infrastructures. Avec plus de 8 000 collaborateurs, John Cockerill a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de 1,417 milliard d'euros en 2024 dans 28 pays, sur 5 continents.

Job Purpose

The Senior IT Sourcing Specialist plays a key role within the Indirect Procurement organization, driving sourcing and negotiation activities across IT-related spend areas.

Reporting to the IT Category Manager, the role is responsible for executing end-to-end sourcing initiatives, supporting supplier strategy implementation, and contributing to procurement transformation efforts. The position requires strong experience in managing complex sourcing projects, working with business stakeholders, and delivering value through cost optimization, contract structuring, and supplier performance management.

The role combines operational execution with a strong sourcing mindset and active contribution to category strategies, while ensuring compliance with procurement processes and tools.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution

1. Lead and execute end-to-end sourcing projects, from demand definition to supplier selection and contract finalization
2. Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and cost modeling to support sourcing strategies
3. Run RFx processes, evaluate supplier proposals, and drive fact-based negotiations
4. Structure and negotiate commercial agreements, ensuring risk mitigation and value creation
5. Ensure proper documentation and contract storage within procurement tools

Category & Stakeholder Support

6. Support the IT Category Manager in deploying category strategies and sourcing roadmaps
7. Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into sourcing approaches
8. Challenge demand, specifications, and total cost of ownership assumptions
9. Contribute to value tracking and savings delivery

Supplier Management & SRM Contribution

10. Support the management of key suppliers in collaboration with category managers
11. Contribute to supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
12. Monitor supplier performance, risks, and opportunities
13. Ensure alignment between sourcing decisions and long-term supplier strategies

Procurement Tools & Process Excellence

14. Act as a key user of procurement tools (e.g., Ivalua), ensuring data quality and process compliance
15. Use Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools to manage contract visibility and lifecycle
16. Ensure sourcing and supplier data are accurate, complete, and up-to-date
17. Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and best practices

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

18. Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives, including process standardization and digital adoption
19. Support the deployment of sourcing tools, templates, and methodologies
20. Drive efficiency improvements in sourcing execution and stakeholder engagement

Typical KPI

Sourcing Performance

21. Savings delivery vs. targets
22. Timely execution of sourcing projects
23. % of spend addressed through competitive sourcing

Procurement Excellence

24. Contract compliance and data quality in procurement systems
25. Adoption and effective use of procurement tools (CLM, sourcing platforms)

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

26. Stakeholder satisfaction
27. Supplier performance tracking and follow-up

Education & Experience

28. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field
29. 5–8 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with strong exposure to IT-related sourcing environments
30. Proven experience managing sourcing projects involving complex supplier landscapes, commercial negotiations, and contract structuring
31. Experience working in international and matrix organizations

Background, Skills & Competencies

32. Strong sourcing and negotiation skills, with a value-driven mindset
33. Ability to manage end-to-end sourcing processes autonomously
34. Solid analytical skills (cost analysis, benchmarking, TCO approaches)
35. Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities
36. Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in execution
37. High level of rigor, ownership, and accountability
38. Experience with eProcurement tools and contract management systems (e.g., Ivalua)
39. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
40. Fluency in English and French; additional languages are an asset (target C2, min. C1)