Procurement Specialist

V-IT NV; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

V-IT NV in Brussels seeks a Procurement Specialist to drive end-to-end EU procurement for technical assets, collaborating with engineering and asset management teams to align long-term requirements with market developments.

You will conduct global supplier analyses, define procurement strategies with stakeholders, and implement sustainable policies while optimizing processes; occasional travel to Berlin is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in technical/engineering or economics with a strong technical focus.
• Strong organizational skills; able to work independently and handle stress.
• Analytical and result-driven mindset.
• Trilingual: French, Dutch, and English (one mother tongue and the other two at B2 to C1).
• 2–5 years of experience in a technical context, public procurement, or project management preferred.
• Affinity with legal terminology and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexibility to work partially from home and at the office.
• Willingness to travel a few times a year to Berlin.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with technical and asset management to understand long-term requirements.
• Conduct market analysis and evaluate potential suppliers globally, considering market developments and anticipating client needs.
• Develop medium- to long-term procurement plans for strategic electrical equipment based on market analysis.
• Define and implement procurement strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Actively participate in implementing sustainable policies.
• Organize the EU procurement procedure from defining selection and awarding criteria to negotiation and contract awarding, which constitutes 80% of the role.
• Optimize internal processes, methods, and tools in procurement based on EU procurement procedure experience.
• Depending on experience, manage a complete family of assets autonomously with a global scope.
• Contribute to building synergies and best practices for both entities involved.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Independent work

Initiative

Stress management

Analytical skills

Result-oriented

Multilingual: FR NL EN

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to travel

Formation

Master's degree in technical/engineering

Economics with technical focus

Description du poste

Procurement Specialist

Work Regime: Full-time

Location: Brussels

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with technical and asset management departments to understand long-term requirements.
• Conduct market analysis and evaluate potential suppliers globally, considering market developments and anticipating client needs.
• Develop medium- to long-term procurement plans for strategic electrical equipment based on market analysis.
• Define and implement procurement strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Actively participate in implementing sustainable policies.
• Organize the EU procurement procedure from defining selection and awarding criteria to negotiation and contract awarding, which constitutes 80% of the role.
• Optimize internal processes, methods, and tools in procurement based on EU procurement procedure experience.
• Depending on experience, manage a complete family of assets autonomously with a global scope.
• Contribute to building synergies and best practices for both entities involved.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in technical or engineering studies, or an economics background with a strong technical focus through relevant internships or professional experiences.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, take initiative, and handle stress with a problem-solving mindset.
• Analytical and result-driven.
• Trilingual proficiency in French, Dutch, and English (one mother tongue and the other two at B2 to C1 level).
• Preferably 2 to 5 years of experience in a technical context, public procurement, or project management environment.
• Affinity with legal terminology and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexibility to work partially from home and at the office.
• Willingness to travel a few times a year to Berlin.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of Ariba.
• Knowledge of German.

Additional Information:

For non-EU candidates working in Belgium, a valid work permit and residence permit are required.

Attractive Aspects of the Role:

• Opportunity to work on an interesting project within the energy sector, contributing to innovative and collaborative efforts at the forefront of the energy transition.
• Focus on well-being at work with a positive work culture.
• Join a diverse and passionate team committed to sustainability and knowledge sharing.