PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - FR/ENG/DU

Michael Page (Belgium); Machelen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a procurement professional to lead indirect procurement with exposure to operational and industrial activities. The role focuses on Transportation & Logistics and oversees maintenance, engineering services, and MRO to support operations.

You will manage suppliers across technical, industrial, and logistics sectors, collaborate with category managers on strategic and global sourcing, and drive cost-saving opportunities while ensuring continuity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management in an international industrial/logistics/energy environment.
• Fluent in English; French and/or Dutch are strong assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement focused on Transportation & Logistics categories.
• End-to-end procurement activities: sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier selection.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and optimize an annual spend (~€50M).
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, finance, legal, compliance across Europe.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Admin

Job description

• Energy & Utilities - Location : Machelen area - Scope : BeNeLux
• Indirect & Direct Procurement :Transportation & Logistics, MRO, Engineering etc.

About Our Client

• Our client is a leading international player in the energy distribution sector.

Job Description

• Primarily focused on indirect procurement, with strong exposure to operational and industrial activities.
• Responsible for Transportation & Logistics categories, representing the largest spend area within the portfolio.
• Oversees procurement of Maintenance, Engineering Services, and MRO to support operational continuity.
• Manages suppliers across technical, industrial, and logistics sectors.
• Collaborates with Category Managers on strategic and global sourcing categories.
• Manages an annual spend of approximately €50M.
• Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and long-term value creation.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier selection.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service excellence and operational continuity.
• Collaborate closely with operations, logistics, finance, legal, compliance, and other key stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, provide performance reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement and best-practice initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years if experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management within an international, industrial, logistics, or energy-related environment.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and operate effectively within a matrix organization.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French and/or Dutch is considered a strong asset.

What's on Offer

• Permanent contract
• Attractive compensation package with comprehensive benefits
• High level of autonomy within an entrepreneurial and agile industrial environment.
• A highly visible and impactful role with direct influence on procurement strategy and business performance.
• An international and collaborative work environment offering exposure to multiple markets and stakeholders across Europe.