Senior Purchase, Risk & Contracts Advisor

Teintechnology; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Description du poste

As a mission-critical company, we are a project-based organization who delivers solutions and serviceswhere reliability, continuity, and compliance are essential for our customers (majority of the public sector).The Purchase, Risk & Contract Adviser safeguards the business by anticipating and managing contractualand commercial risks throughout the full project lifecycle—from tendering and offering preparation toexecution and maintenance.The role ensures robust supplier and partner governance (including purchasing - and support contractsnegotiations) and contributes to sustainable performance through structured processes.The role reports to the General Manager.

What you'll do...

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all purchasing activities and related negotiations. This covers overall responsibility for project purchases, supervision of investment purchases, and securing the best purchasing conditions for the company. The role negotiates commercial terms and discounts with suppliers and partners and contributes to budget control within projects in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
• Responsible for business-related risk management. This includes identifying and assessing contractual and commercial risks across the full project lifecycle (tenders, offers, execution, and maintenance) and ensuring they are appropriately addressed in outgoing offers. The role advises project and operational teams on key clauses and mitigation actions, while reinforcing contracting policies aligned with the market and business strategy. The role includes the juridical follow-up of possible escalations with third parties or customers.
• Responsible for supplier/partner contracts, as well as Facility maintenance contracts (acting as liaison with the internal Facility team). The role manages vendor/distributor/partner relationships and ensures end-to-end contract lifecycle management (drafting/review, negotiation, signature, communication, and renewals).
• Responsible for ISO 9001 and for coordinating ISO 9001/ISO 27001/ISO 14001 certifications (certification governance and coordination). The role leads, maintains, and continuously improves the Integrated Management System, with direct responsibility for ISO 9001 (Quality) to ensure compliance, operational effectiveness, and strategic alignment. In close collaboration with process owners, the CISO, and the Environmental Manager, the role acts as the main point of contact for external auditors, including preparation and follow-up of certification audits.
• Identifies, assesses, and coordinates access to relevant subsidies: this includes proactive screening of subsidy opportunities-monitoring government decisions; ensuring the internal collection of the required data and evidence to build complete application files and follow of the submission. Within the same scope, the role coordinates the acquisition and renewal of business-supporting certifications/recognitions required (e.g., public works recognition, camera installer accreditation, security clearances, etc.).

What we're looking for...

Education, Knowledge & Work Experience

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business/Economics/Management, Business Law, or Engineering with strong commercial exposure.
• Solid knowledge of commercial contract principles and public procurement/public tenders (Belgium/EU context).
• 5 years of relevant experience in contract management and/or procurement in a project-based environment (public sector exposure is a strong asset).
• Proven experience in tendering and contractual/commercial risk management in a project-based environment.
• Formal training or certification in contract management (drafting/review, negotiation, contract lifecycle management) and strategic purchasing/negotiation
• ISO qualifications: ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor (minimum). ISO 27001 and ISO 14001 Foundation/Internal Auditor certifications are a strong asset; ISO 9001 Lead Auditor is a plus.

Skills

• Languages: French and/or Dutch (trilingual is a strong asset).
• Negotiation: Excellent negotiation skills with suppliers/partners and internal stakeholders; assertive and solution oriented.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and synthesis skills; able to assess contractual/commercial risk and translate it into practical mitigation actions.
• Contracting & procurement: Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and purchasing methods; comfortable reviewing/drafting key clauses and managing renewals.
• Public tenders: Good knowledge of legislation and practices applicable to public tenders and public procurement.
• Risk awareness & coaching: Able to anticipate and prevent risks, and to coach commercial/project teams towards consistent risk-minded practices.
• Communication: Strong communication skills; able to align multiple stakeholders and operate credibly with external parties (customers, suppliers, auditors).
• Leadership: Autonomous, demonstrated leadership and management skills (vision, team values, empathy).

What we have to offer

Come work with the latest innovative tech solutions and build mission-critical environments that are second to none.

You’ll be welcomed into a very dynamic, family-owned company, where every employee counts and is appraised for his or her qualities. The work environment at Tein Technology is one of responsibilities, challenges, openness, and collaboration – all in a modern office at the heart of Brussels.

Come to work happy, thanks to a corporate culture built on understanding and recognition, with approachable management that listens to your needs and ideas. Oh, and of course there’s time for fun as well!

To top it all off, there’s an attractive salary package waiting for you, with interesting extralegal benefits such as: