Indirect Procurement Officer

Axis Group; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Axis Group in Belgium seeks an Indirect Procurement Manager to lead bidding, negotiate strategies, and develop cost-effective solutions across categories.

You will oversee the entire bidding process, tailor negotiation approaches, and identify internal needs through data analysis and close collaboration with stakeholders. Strong writing, supplier engagement, and contract management are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Sciences or Applied Economics with at least 3 years of experience in an industrial setting.
• Fluent in French and Dutch, with good understanding of English.
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of public bidding procedures is a plus.
• Experience in technical procurement and drafting contractual documents is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the entire bidding process with involvement depending on project complexity.
• Implement a tailored negotiation strategy to identify advantageous solutions.
• Identify procurement needs via data analysis and regular communication with internal clients.
• Create market opportunities by analyzing internal demand and engaging suppliers.
• Update technical and commercial specifications to meet objectives.
• Manage active contracts, handling claims and renegotiations with internal clients.
• Define and develop long-term procurement strategy aligned with the Procurement Plan.

Connaissances

Fluent in French

Fluent in Dutch

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

MS Office

SAP/COUPA

Class B driver's license

Formation

Master's degree in Industrial Sciences / Applied Economics

Outils

SAP/COUPA

Description du poste

Join a dynamic company as an Indirect Procurement Manager!

You’ll be at the heart of the procurement strategy, overseeing the bidding process and developing cost-effective solutions.

If you hold a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Economics with at least 3 years of experience in an industrial setting, are fluent in French and Dutch, and have strong negotiation skills, this position is for you.

Be part of a team where your organizational skills and proactive approach will make a difference.

• You will oversee the entire bidding process, with your level of involvement varying depending on the complexity of the projects in question;
• You will implement a tailored negotiation strategy to identify the most advantageous solution for the company;
• You will quickly identify the procurement needs of internal clients, drawing on in-depth data analysis and regular communication;
• You will create a suitable market opportunity by analyzing internal demand and describing it as precisely as possible, while generating the necessary interest among suppliers in a timely manner;
• You will update technical and commercial specifications in accordance with established objectives;
• You will manage active contracts throughout their term, including handling claims and any renegotiations, in coordination with internal clients;
• You will define and develop a strategy for the long-term procurement of certain categories of goods and services, in line with the Procurement Plan.

• Holds a master’s degree in Industrial Sciences, Applied Economics, or a related field, along with at least 3 years of professional experience, ideally in an industrial setting;
• Is fluent in French and Dutch, with a good understanding of English;
• Demonstrates expertise in negotiations, with a proven track record of success in this area;
• Has knowledge of public bidding procedures, which would be a significant asset;
• Experience in technical procurement is preferred for this position;
• Strong writing skills, particularly a knack for drafting contractual documents;
• Demonstrates proactivity, assertiveness, diplomacy, and a strong problem-solving mindset;
• Demonstrates a team-oriented attitude, combined with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure;
• Is comfortable using the MS Office suite and various office software tools, and has experience with systems such as SAP/COUPA to manage procurement effectively;
• Holds a Class B driver’s license.

• Freelance;
• Full-time.