Strategic Procurement Specialist

Jobtailor; Diegem; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced procurement leader to act as the central partner across six legal entities, owning end-to-end purchasing including P2P governance and supplier selection.

You will negotiate contracts, manage software/hardware/SaaS procurement, improve governance and reporting, and advise stakeholders to balance value and compliance in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or vendor management.
• Experience with commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Experience managing operational purchasing activities and purchase order processes.
• Experience procuring software, hardware, SaaS solutions, ICT services or professional services.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate information into well founded business decisions.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience with NetSuite is an advantage.
• Professional communication skills in Dutch and English.
• A bachelor's or master's degree, or an equivalent level of professional experience.
• Experience working within a regulated or defence environment is considered an advantage.
• Professional qualifications such as NEVI, CIPS or equivalent certifications are also considered an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Act as ILIAS' central procurement partner across six legal entities.
• Own the end to end purchasing process, including operational purchasing, purchase order management and the coordination of procurement activities.
• Develop and implement a consistent procurement approach across the organisation.
• Operationalise and continuously improve the Purchase to Pay (P2P) framework and procurement governance.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ and tender processes.
• Manage procurement activities for software, hardware, SaaS solutions, ICT services, facility services and professional services.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management together with Legal & Compliance.
• Build trusted supplier relationships and further develop vendor management practices.
• Improve procurement reporting, spend visibility and procurement processes.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement decisions that balance commercial value, governance and long term organisational goals.

Connaissances

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiations

ERP systems

NetSuite

Dutch and English

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Outils

ERP systems

NetSuite

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Act as ILIAS' central procurement partner across six legal entities.
• Own the end to end purchasing process, including operational purchasing, purchase order management and the coordination of procurement activities.
• Develop and implement a consistent procurement approach across the organisation.
• Operationalise and continuously improve the Purchase to Pay (P2P) framework and procurement governance.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ and tender processes.
• Manage procurement activities for software, hardware, SaaS solutions, ICT services, facility services and professional services.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management together with Legal & Compliance.
• Build trusted supplier relationships and further develop vendor management practices.
• Improve procurement reporting, spend visibility and procurement processes.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement decisions that balance commercial value, governance and long term organisational goals.

Requirements

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or vendor management.
• Experience with commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Experience managing operational purchasing activities and purchase order processes.
• Experience procuring software, hardware, SaaS solutions, ICT services or professional services.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate information into well founded business decisions.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience with NetSuite is an advantage.
• Professional communication skills in Dutch and English.
• A bachelor's or master's degree, or an equivalent level of professional experience.
• Experience working within a regulated or defence environment is considered an advantage.
• Professional qualifications such as NEVI, CIPS or equivalent certifications are also considered an advantage.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations, while effectively communicating in Dutch and English. Proven ability to enhance procurement governance and reporting within regulated environments.