Buyer - FR/EN/NL (F/M/X)

ACENSI BELGIUM is looking for his Client a Buyer (F/M/X).

Mission description : 💻

The Works team is responsible for the strategic procurement for the execution of works in our high-voltage substations (electrical works and civil works) as well as works to be carried out on our high-voltage lines, pylons and underground cables.

As well as the follow up of projects in progress (from a commercial and contractual point of view).

Tasks : 🎯

• Develop innovative procurement strategies based on market knowledge for projects and manage the entire procurement process, including market publication, bid analysis, negotiations, bid evaluation and project awarding.
• Work side by side with passionate colleagues and internal experts to understand the needs of our projects and align them with the market.
• Build expertise (market and technical knowledge) within your category in order to (help) develop a strategy in the short and long term. This in collaboration with a multifunctional team to identify improvements and opportunities.
• Take the lead in setting up procurement procedures for critical projects.

In addition, the following items may also be part of the mission :

• Up on projects in progress (from a commercial - contractual standpoint). This includes: Following up and negotiating additional costs charged by the supplier, ensuring that contractual conditions are met (quality, planning, safety, etc.). This requires onsite visits.
• Bridges with suppliers to achieve our goals for energy transition. Working closely together with the Supplier Manager.
• Alignment with your peer at 50Hertz (Berlin, Germany) to share insights.
• Sharing your market and category knowledge when negotiating contractual terms

Technical skills : ⚙️

It is an asset if the service:

• Experience within procurement
• Experience with SAP and/or Ariba
• Experience in project management
• Experience with MS office and/or PowerBI

Soft skills : ✨

• Master's degree in a technical or commercial field or have a technical - economic background through experience.
• Strong technical affinity.
• Work autonomously but you are also a great team player.
• Analytical, Strong communicator, persuasive and dare to question existing methods.

Language skills : 🔊

• Fluent in French
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Dutch