Lead Buyer ICT – bpostgroup (Open)

PROGRESSIO BV; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company is seeking a dynamic ICT Lead Buyer to enhance their procurement team. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, and compliance with public procurement laws. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement and strong interpersonal skills, contributing to a transformative environment.

Prestations

Growth Opportunities

Attractive Salary Package

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in tactical & strategic public procurement.
• Experience in co-writing public tenders.

Responsabilités

• Provide guidance on ICT procurement and negotiate contracts.
• Implement category strategy and manage supplier relationships.

Connaissances

Procurement Expertise

Negotiation Techniques

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Management

Formation

Public Procurement Law Knowledge

Knowledge of ERP and Reporting Tools

Outils

Oracle

Business Objects

Description du poste

Company

Their procurement team is evolving into a high-impact procurement organisation that develops as a strategic partner for the business. In this evolving context, they are recruiting a Lead Buyers ICT who will help realise this transformation for both domestic and global needs. You will report to the Cluster Manager ICT and be responsible for the strategic procurement activities in this category.

Role purpose

You will provide guidance, tactical support, and strategic advice to the entire organisation on matters related to ICT procurement. You will use market knowledge and Strategic Sourcing strategies when contracting suppliers. You must comply with the Public Procurement Legislation and internal rules and procedures related to procurement. You will negotiate and conclude contracts using Strategic Sourcing techniques in accordance with the Category Plans prepared by the Category Managers.Within the scope of ICT are various domains of bpost: Outsourcing Services, Software & Applications, Telecom Services, Client Devices, and Cloud hyperscalers & Infrastructure Services. You will manage procurement projects of various sizes within the Category in cooperation with a cross-functional team.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Implement all aspects of the category strategy, including strategic planning, sourcing roadmap development, and stakeholder management for assigned projects.
• Perform strategic sourcing for your (sub)categories focusing on TCO optimisation and understanding internal customer needs and bpost targets.
• Manage and optimise framework agreements and execute spot buys.
• Maintain supplier relationships for TCO optimisation, including implementing supplier performance improvement plans.

Public Procurement Law

Coordinate with your Cluster Manager to ensure purchases are made efficiently and in accordance with the Public Procurement Act and internal processes.

Supplier and customer relations

Advise, challenge, and support internal customers in defining needs, budgeting, and planning procurement projects. Communicate proactively regarding relevant information (Stakeholder management). Maintain relationships with suppliers, explore market opportunities, and evaluate existing suppliers to identify new opportunities for bpost within your procurement domain.

Profile

In your role as ICT Lead Buyer, you are a dynamic team player with solid procurement expertise and strong interpersonal skills.

• At least 5 years of experience in tactical & strategic public procurement or a related role in a large company.
• Experience and eagerness to co-write public tenders.
• Motivated to drive transformation in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative and goal-oriented mentality.
• Thorough knowledge of procurement and negotiation techniques: sourcing, negotiations, supplier management, and development.
• Expertise in ICT and awareness of industry trends in at least two domains:

• • Software & Applications: SaaS, licenses, T&Cs.
  • Infrastructure Services: data centres, hosting, networking, servers, storage.
  • Telecom: fixed (cloud), mobile voice & data, LAN, Wi-Fi, leased lines, WAN.
  • Outsourcing Partners & Services: application management, implementation, aftercare.
  • Client Devices: printing, copying, scanning, small IT devices.

• Familiar with Strategic Sourcing: TCO mindset, opportunity identification, analysis, stakeholder management.
• Preferably in-depth knowledge of public procurement law.
• Knowledge of ERP and reporting tools (Oracle, Business Objects).
• Fluent in English and Dutch or French.
• Flexible to work on other procurement commodities as needed.

Our offer

A unique job with challenges in a dynamic environment, growth opportunities, and an attractive salary package.

Apply?

Send your application and/or CV to Annemie Schuermans: [e-mail] ([phone])Download vacancy here

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