Direct Procurement Officer

EPSA; Brussel Hoofdstad; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EPSA in the Brussels region seeks a Direct Procurement Officer to manage end-to-end procurements for direct purchases, goods, services, and technical works.

You will lead tendering, negotiate terms, translate business needs into specifications, manage contracts, and develop category strategies in a dynamic industrial setting with strong stakeholder engagement. This role offers autonomy, exposure to complex projects, and opportunities to optimize supplier performance.

Formación

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in industrial/technical environments.
• Strong drafting and writing skills for contractual documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end procurement for direct purchases (goods, services, technical works).
• Lead tendering processes and negotiate favorable commercial/contractual terms.
• Identify purchasing needs via data analysis and stakeholder interactions.
• Translate requirements into procurement specs and engage suppliers early.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Educación

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

Coupa

Descripción del empleo

For one of our clients active in the energy sector, we are currently looking for a Direct Procurement Officer to join a dynamic procurement team in a leading industrial environment.

About the Role

As a Direct Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for a wide range of direct purchases, including goods, services, and technical works.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full tendering process, adapting your level of involvement according to the complexity of each procurement project.
• Developing and implementing effective negotiation strategies to secure the best commercial and contractual conditions.
• Proactively identifying purchasing needs through data analysis and regular interaction with internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring sufficient market exposure by accurately translating business requirements into procurement specifications and engaging potential suppliers at an early stage.
• Updating and optimizing technical and commercial specifications in line with business objectives.
• Managing active contracts throughout their lifecycle, including claims handling, amendments, supplier performance follow-up, and contract renegotiations.
• Contributing to the development of category procurement strategies and long‑term sourcing plans.
• Building strong relationships with internal customers and external suppliers to support business objectives.

Profile

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Applied Economics, Business Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in procurement, preferably within an industrial or technical environment.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Good knowledge of public procurement and tendering procedures is required.
• Experience with technical purchasing is considered a strong asset.
• Strong drafting and writing skills, particularly regarding contractual documentation.
• Proactive, assertive, diplomatic, and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Team player with strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP and Coupa is highly desirable.
• Holder of a valid driving licence (Category B).

Languages

• French and/or Dutch : Fluent
• English: Good professional working proficiency

What Our Client Offers

• A strategic procurement position with significant impact on business operations.
• A challenging and stimulating industrial environment.
• Diverse responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy.
• Exposure to complex procurement projects and key stakeholders.

Location: Brussels Region

Start Date: ASAP