Expert Lead Buyer

What if you could play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategies? 

Equans in Aartselaar is looking for a Lead Buyer North.

Join us in in this vital role where you ensure that our companies receive goods and services on time, with the right quality, while aligning with our business and procurement objectives.

Are you autonomous, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact on our projects, then we want to hear from you!

Zoom on your key responsibilities:

• you are responsible for the technical purchases of the projects in which you are involved
• strategy & objectives: contribute to the implementation of procurement strategies and objectives in line with company goals
• sourcing: manage high-value purchasing requests, applying strategic sourcing processes and negotiating agreements to ensure maximum value
• governance: implement procurement policies and communicate governance effectively across all stakeholders
• reporting: track and report on procurement savings and targets
• you act as Procurement Project Lead and have the possibility to combine it with a Subject Matter Expert, Global Category Buyer role – depending on your interests and background

What do you need to be successful in this function?

• master’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in multi-technical procurement
• proficient in MS Office
• strong negotiation, contracting, and financial management skills
• excellent communication and influencing abilities
• fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus

Want to tackle tomorrow’s multi-technical challenges with us?

Then join our experts in the various innovative and exciting projects of Equans. You get the opportunity to use your technical skills as well as to discover cutting-edge technologies and help customers in the 3 major transitions of today: the energy transition, the industrial transition and the digital transition.

Joining Equans is more than that! You also get:

• a competitive salary in line with your education and experience
• interesting training and career opportunities
• group-, hospitalization insurance
• eco & meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay
• lease car (with fuel/charging card)
• smartphone with subscription, internet fee
• additional paid leave, flexibility in our office/home policy

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Are you interested in this position and do you have questions? Please contact our HR colleague Karine Paelinck – 0475 63 12 52 or [email protected] or linkedin.com/in/karine paelinck