Strategic Supplier & Frameworks Lead - EU Travel

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting in Belgium seeks a contract manager to oversee strategic supplier relationships and framework agreements for core electrical equipment within the energy sector. You will coordinate with internal project teams, lead negotiations, and manage contract administration, change control, and risk mitigation.

Occasional travel across Europe is expected. Fluency in English and very good French and Dutch are required, with a master’s degree and at least five years in procurement-related

Qualifications

• Master degree in a technical-commercial field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in contract/category management and procurement.
• Experience in energy or industrial sector is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships through meetings and site visits.
• Act as interface for internal stakeholders and project leaders on equipment categories.
• Lead negotiations and resolve contract claims or issues.
• Oversee contract administration, change management, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor performance and drive improvements from experience feedback.
• Coordinate documentation, archiving, and regular contract status reporting.

Skills

Strategic relations

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract negotiations

Procurement strategy

Category management

Risk management

European travel

English fluent

French & Dutch

Education

Master's degree in technical-commercial field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pauwels Consulting in Belgium seeks a contract manager to oversee strategic supplier relationships and framework agreements for core electrical equipment within the energy sector. You will coordinate with internal project teams, lead negotiations, and manage contract administration, change control, and risk mitigation.

Occasional travel across Europe is expected. Fluency in English and very good French and Dutch are required, with a master’s degree and at least five years in procurement-related