WHAT WILL BE PART OF YOUR ROLE

• Interaction with internal business clients to clarify requirements, agree on procurement tactic, address queries and issues
• Negotiate Terms & Conditions
• Develop procurement plans
• Prepare tenders, request for quotations, sealed bids, conducting reverse auction events and related duties
• Develop contract and commercial terms
• Contract design and input in ERP systems to promote high transaction management efficiency (i.e. ordering, payment)
• Conduct functional reviews as required with Tax, Law, and other functions
• Execute procurement strategies developed by Category Specialist and interact with Regional Procurement groups as needed
• Supplier relationship management within portfolio, including, monitoring, evaluating and reporting suppliers conformance with contract metrics where applicable
• Identify opportunities to reduce spot orders and / or consolidate contracts
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WHAT ELSE AWAITS YOU

• Annual bonus
• Flex Your Day opportunity, providing flexibility around where and when you work
• Lunch allowance
• Multisport card
• 25 vacation days plus floating days for bank holidays
• Relocation assistance for candidates from abroad
• Opportunities to enhance communication and language skills, job specific and broader trainings, mentoring, self-development opportunities, tuition assistance program supporting studies with business relevance
• Programs for parents, wellness programs (e.g. free in-house massages, fit-stops, refreshments), short-term and long-term savings plan with employee and company contribution and much more!

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Min. Bc. degree - preferably in Economics / Finance/ Business
• Procurement / Commercial experience is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and ability to build influential relationships at all levels
• Knowledge of French, Dutch, Italian or German language is a great advantage – our vendors are located in various countries
• Strong ownership and ability to work independently
• Able to negotiate and interact with Suppliers and Clients
• Disciplined process execution and customer service focus
• Proficient with MS Office, knowledge of SAP or other systems will be an advantage