Buyer Field Services

emagine; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

emagine is seeking a Buyer Field Services to manage a diverse portfolio supporting the high-voltage grid. You will lead sourcing, negotiate complex tenders, and guide contracts from inception to completion.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a Master’s degree, and fluency in Dutch/French with strong English. Brussels-based, full-time with two days on-site, you will partner with internal teams and suppliers to maximize value.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years in procurement or contract management.
• Proven negotiation skills with experience leading complex tenders and contracts.
• Fluent Dutch and French, proficient English; strong stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in technical services, construction, or industrial environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute structured category and sourcing strategies for Field Services.
• Act as a trusted commercial partner to internal stakeholders; challenge requirements.
• Build long-term supplier relationships and ensure clear communication with stakeholders.
• Lead market analyses, tenders, negotiations, and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, operational, and supplier risks.
• Ensure contract implementation and tracking in ERP and contract tools.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across technical, legal, and financial areas.
• Achieve optimal balance of service, safety, quality, risk and cost to maximize value.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Tender negotiations

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Summary

As Buyer Field Services, you are responsible for a diverse portfolio of field-service categories that support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the high-voltage grid. Acting as a strategic link between internal stakeholders and suppliers, you take ownership of complex procurement initiatives and provide expert commercial guidance throughout the sourcing and contract lifecycle.

Summary

As Buyer Field Services, you are responsible for a diverse portfolio of field-service categories that support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the high-voltage grid. Acting as a strategic link between internal stakeholders and suppliers, you take ownership of complex procurement initiatives and provide expert commercial guidance throughout the sourcing and contract lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Developing and executing structured, innovative category and sourcing strategies for Field Services, in line with the procurement policy and business objectives.
• Acting as a trusted commercial partner to internal stakeholders by challenging requirements, shaping sourcing approaches and creating added value from the earliest stage of the procurement process.
• Building effective, long-term relationships with suppliers and ensuring clear communication and alignment between all relevant stakeholders.
• Conducting market analyses, leading complex tendering processes and commercial negotiations, and managing contracts and strategic suppliers throughout their lifecycle.
• Identifying and managing commercial, contractual, operational and supplier-related risks, and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
• Ensuring the accurate implementation and follow-up of procurement contracts in the ERP system and related contract management tools.
• Leading cross-functional teams through transparent, structured and results-oriented collaboration, and coordinating decision-making across technical, operational, legal and financial stakeholders.
• Achieving the best overall balance between service, safety, quality, risk and cost in order to maximise value for the company.

Key Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, commercial management or contract management, preferably in technical services, construction, infrastructure or an industrial environment.
• Strong command of Dutch and French, and a good professional command of English.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and experience leading complex tenders and contract negotiations.

Nice to Have

• Experience in project-based work, supplier performance management and collaboration with technical or operational teams.

Other Details

• Location: Brussels.
• Onsite presence: 2 days per week at the office.
• Work regime: Fulltime.
• Important for non-EU candidates: must possess a work permit and valid residence permit for Belgium.