Strategic Direct Procurement Officer

EPSA; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EPSA in the Brussels region seeks a Direct Procurement Officer to manage end-to-end procurements for direct purchases, goods, services, and technical works.

You will lead tendering, negotiate terms, translate business needs into specifications, manage contracts, and develop category strategies in a dynamic industrial setting with strong stakeholder engagement. This role offers autonomy, exposure to complex projects, and opportunities to optimize supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in industrial/technical environments.
• Strong drafting and writing skills for contractual documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for direct purchases (goods, services, technical works).
• Lead tendering processes and negotiate favorable commercial/contractual terms.
• Identify purchasing needs via data analysis and stakeholder interactions.
• Translate requirements into procurement specs and engage suppliers early.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

EPSA in the Brussels region seeks a Direct Procurement Officer to manage end-to-end procurements for direct purchases, goods, services, and technical works.

You will lead tendering, negotiate terms, translate business needs into specifications, manage contracts, and develop category strategies in a dynamic industrial setting with strong stakeholder engagement. This role offers autonomy, exposure to complex projects, and opportunities to optimize supplier performance.