Strategic Contracts & Sourcing Leader

NCIM; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NCIM is seeking an experienced procurement specialist in Brussels to manage tendering, supplier evaluation, and acquisition programs within an international setting. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, contract administration and compliance across complex projects.

The successful candidate will lead negotiations, implement P2P processes, and collaborate with various business units in a multi-national context, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience, or exceptional demonstration of abilities relevant to NCI Agency.
• Experience leading complex Acquisition, Procurement and Contractual matters in a large international institution.
• Experience at senior contracting levels (Contracts Manager/ Procuring Contracting Officer) for high-value, complex acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of competitive and sole-source procurement, negotiation, cost/price analysis, contract law and administration.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on large systems-level acquisitions.
• Proven communication skills with experience presenting to upper management.
• Experience using automated procurement tools (E-procurement, ERPs, P2P).
• Most work is conducted in English.

Responsibilities

• Manages tender, evaluation and acquisition processes.
• Researches suppliers and markets to inform and develop sourcing plans.
• Advises on the business case for alternative sourcing models.
• Advises on policy and procedures covering tendering, supplier selection and procurement.
• Negotiates with partners and suppliers, developing acceptance criteria and procedures.
• Oversees and measures the fulfilment of contractual obligations.
• Uses KPIs to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develops strategies to address under-performance and compliance failures.
• Reviews and ensures compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Works with complex procurement programs and activities in the organization.
• Builds key relationships with other functions and providers.
• Records documents of purchasing tasks and activities and uses procurement systems.
• Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Contracting

Vendor management

Compliance

P2P tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

E-procurement

Procurement ERPs

Procure-to-Pay tools

Job description

NCIM is seeking an experienced procurement specialist in Brussels to manage tendering, supplier evaluation, and acquisition programs within an international setting. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, contract administration and compliance across complex projects.

The successful candidate will lead negotiations, implement P2P processes, and collaborate with various business units in a multi-national context, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.