Buyer Project Services

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting is seeking a procurement professional to lead strategic procurement and commercial management of high-value outsourced project activities in Belgium. You will bridge internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize quality, risk control, and cost-efficiency.

With a Master’s degree and 3+ years in procurement or contract management, you’ll guide negotiations, manage supplier performance, and drive automation through ERP systems and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, commercial management, or contract management.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to handle complex projects autonomously.
• Credible relationship builder with effective communication across technical and business teams.
• Fluent in English and Dutch with professional knowledge of French.
• Nice to have: experience with public procurement, project management, or supplier performance management.
• Nice to have: reporting and practical automation using Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category, tender, and sourcing strategies for outsourced project services.
• Provide commercial guidance to stakeholders during supplier selection and negotiations.
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, and operational risks with clear mitigations.
• Ensure accurate contract implementation and follow-up in ERP and reporting systems.
• Drive process improvements through data analysis, standardization, and practical automation.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration balancing service, risk, and cost.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English

Dutch

French knowledge

English language

Dutch language

French language

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Our client is a key player in the Belgian energy infrastructure sector focused on sustainability and reliability. This role involves the strategic procurement and commercial management of high-value outsourced project activities, including engineering and consultancy services. The position acts as a vital link between internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure optimal quality, risk management, and cost-efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category, tender, and sourcing strategies for various outsourced project services.
• Provide commercial guidance to stakeholders throughout the supplier selection and negotiation process.
• Build effective supplier relationships and monitor performance, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, and operational risks with clear mitigation measures.
• Ensure accurate contract implementation and follow-up within ERP and reporting systems.
• Drive process improvements through data analysis, standardization, and practical automation solutions.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to achieve an optimal balance between service, risk, and cost.

Requirements

• You have a Master's degree.
• You bring 3+ years of experience in procurement, commercial management, or contract management.
• You possess strong analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex projects autonomously.
• You're a credible relationship builder who communicates effectively across technical and business teams.
• You are fluent in English and Dutch with professional knowledge of French.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with public procurement, project management, or supplier performance management.
• Interest in reporting and practical automation using Excel or similar tools.