Procurement Specialist

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Procurement Specialist 

Work Regime: Full-time

Location: Brussels

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with technical and asset management departments to understand long-term requirements.
• Conduct market analysis and evaluate potential suppliers globally, considering market developments and anticipating client needs.
• Develop medium- to long-term procurement plans for strategic electrical equipment based on market analysis.
• Define and implement procurement strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Actively participate in implementing sustainable policies.
• Organize the EU procurement procedure from defining selection and awarding criteria to negotiation and contract awarding, which constitutes 80% of the role.
• Optimize internal processes, methods, and tools in procurement based on EU procurement procedure experience.
• Depending on experience, manage a complete family of assets autonomously with a global scope.
• Contribute to building synergies and best practices for both entities involved.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in technical or engineering studies, or an economics background with a strong technical focus through relevant internships or professional experiences.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, take initiative, and handle stress with a problem-solving mindset.
• Analytical and result-driven.
• Trilingual proficiency in French, Dutch, and English (one mother tongue and the other two at B2 to C1 level).
• Preferably 2 to 5 years of experience in a technical context, public procurement, or project management environment.
• Affinity with legal terminology and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexibility to work partially from home and at the office.
• Willingness to travel a few times a year to Berlin.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of Ariba.
• Knowledge of German.

Additional Information:

For non-EU candidates working in Belgium, a valid work permit and residence permit are required.

Attractive Aspects of the Role:

• Opportunity to work on an interesting project within the energy sector, contributing to innovative and collaborative efforts at the forefront of the energy transition.
• Focus on well-being at work with a positive work culture.
• Join a diverse and passionate team committed to sustainability and knowledge sharing.