CAPEX Procurement Consultant (freelance/independent consultant)

Resultance; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Resultance is seeking an autonomous CAPEX Procurement Consultant (freelance) to lead end-to-end sourcing for construction works and engineering services in Belgium. You will work closely with client Project Managers, engineering teams and suppliers while a senior CAPEX expert provides guidance on complex matters.

The role requires hands-on sourcing, contract setup, and proactive procurement governance across multiple projects, with strong French and English communication.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven CAPEX purchasing experience.
• Strong hands-on sourcing and contracting in construction, engineering services and trade contractors.
• Experience working independently with Project Managers in a demanding environment.
• Solid negotiation, supplier management and contract-change experience.
• Excellent French and strong professional English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end CAPEX sourcing for construction works, engineering services and trade contractors across multiple investment projects.
• Set up contracts and follow through on execution, including change orders and scope amendments.
• Own procurement reporting and governance routines, including sourcing trackers, dashboards and escalation logs.
• Act as the main procurement interface with client Project Managers and stakeholders.

Skills

CAPEX purchasing

Sourcing & contracting

Independent work with PMs

Negotiation

French & English

Job description

We are looking for an autonomous, hands-on CAPEX Procurement Consultant (freelance/independent contractor) to support investment-project procurement for a client in Belgium. You will be the main day-to-day procurement contact, working closely with client Project Managers, engineering teams and suppliers in a demanding, evolving environment. A senior CAPEX procurement expert will provide support on complex matters.

Key responsibilities:

CAPEX sourcing and procurement

• Manage end-to-end sourcing specifically for construction works, engineering services and trade contractors across multiple investment projects.
• Understand how project delivery and contracting models such as Design & Build and EPCM influence sourcing strategy, procurement packages and contract setup.
• Clarify needs with Project Managers, prepare RFQs, compare offers and negotiate commercial terms.
• Run multiple sourcing events in parallel across different projects and prepare supplier recommendations for client approval.

Contracting and commercial follow-up

• Set up contracts and follow through on execution, including supplier agreements, change orders and scope amendments.
• Support commercial follow-up on guarantees, contract variations and final accounts; escal...

Category management, business partnering and reporting

• Own or actively deliver CAPEX category management activities, supplier relationship management (SRM), supplier reviews and performance improvement.
• Act as the main procurement interface with client Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Own procurement reporting and governance routines, including sourcing trackers, dashboards, progress reports and escalation logs, while managing operational and strategic priorities in parallel across multiple projects.

Must-have experience and skills

• At least 5 years of proven CAPEX purchasing experience (mandatory).
• Strong hands‑on sourcing and contracting expertise specifically in construction works, engineering services and trade contractors (mandatory); general machinery or IT CAPEX purchasing alone is insufficient.
• Experience working independently with technical Project Managers in a demanding environment.
• Solid commercial negotiation, supplier management and contract‑change experience.
• Excellent French and strong professional English, spoken and written.
• Confident stakeholder management, assertiveness, speed, pragmatism and sound judgement.

Very nice to have

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a strong advantage, but not required.
• Experience working with Design & Build and/or EPCM contracting models is a strong advantage.
• Experience implementing CAPEX category strategies, MSAs and supplier relationship management.
• Location: Belgium (specific client site to be confirmed).
• Expected start: January 2027; anticipated assignment through December 2027, subject to final agreement.
• Working language: French, with a strong command of English.