Public Procurement Lead: Strategy & Negotiation (Hybrid)

Ariapartner; Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariapartner is seeking a Public Procurement Buyer (M/F/X) to join a hybrid model across Brussels, Wallonia and/or Flanders. The role covers end-to-end procurement for contracting authorities in classic and special sectors, with a focus on transparency, competition and proportionality.

You’ll work either permanently or freelance within a tight-knit expert network. You’ll define needs, perform market research, select procedures, draft specs and lead negotiations, while ensuring contract follow-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years' experience for medior; 5+ years for senior in public procurement.
• Knowledge of the Belgian Public Procurement Act of 17 June 2016 and related decrees.
• Experience in healthcare, energy or local government is a plus.
• French and/or Dutch; good knowledge of the other language and/or English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and challenge needs and define the procurement strategy.
• Carry out market research and preliminary market consultations.
• Select procedures, draft tender specs and criteria.
• Run e-Procurement procedures, evaluate tenders and lead negotiations.
• Draft selection and award reports and decisions.
• Manage contract follow-up and supplier evaluation.
• Help improve client procurement processes and templates.

Skills

Rigour and attention to detail

Clear communicator

Negotiation and listening skills

Autonomy and organisation

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree

Tools

e-Procurement

3P

SAP MM

ERP

Microsoft 365

Word

Excel

Job description

Ariapartner is seeking a Public Procurement Buyer (M/F/X) to join a hybrid model across Brussels, Wallonia and/or Flanders. The role covers end-to-end procurement for contracting authorities in classic and special sectors, with a focus on transparency, competition and proportionality.

You’ll work either permanently or freelance within a tight-knit expert network. You’ll define needs, perform market research, select procedures, draft specs and lead negotiations, while ensuring contract follow-up