Buyer

The EPSA Group is a European performance specialist. Recognized for its technical know-how and the diversity of its business expertise, the EPSA Group optimizes its customers' financial, operational and sustainable results. Its solutions platform focuses on purchasing performance, innovation financing and energy and environmental transition. An international partner, the EPSA Group employs nearly 5,000 people and is present in over 40 countries.

As part of this mission, Kronos by EPSA provides agile and specialized support in Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Project Management through interim management and expert resourcing.

Kronos by EPSA connects highly skilled professionals with leading organizations, enabling them to reinforce their teams, accelerate transformation projects, and deliver strategic results. Whether it’s short-term operational support or long-term category management, Kronos by EPSA bridges talent and opportunity with precision and purpose.

Context

To support the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project in the Antwerp region, we are looking for an experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist.

In this role, you will support and coordinate procurement activities during both the tender phase and execution phase, working closely with multidisciplinary project teams.

Main Responsibilities

As Buyer, you are responsible for ensuring an efficient, timely and cost-effective procurement process, with attention to planning, technical requirements, risk management and QHSES standards.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Independently managing procurement activities within an assigned project scope or sub-area
• Supporting and, where applicable, coordinating a small procurement team
• Managing the full procurement lifecycle, from strategy definition and RFQs to final contract award
• Advising project teams on procurement-related topics and market insights
• Working closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders (engineering, planning, finance, legal, execution teams)
• Informing tender and execution teams about market opportunities, constraints and risks
• Conducting meetings with potential subcontractors and suppliers
• Preparing requests for quotation based on technical and commercial input
• Comparing and analysing bids from both a financial and technical perspective
• Organising clarification meetings and leading commercial negotiations

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or equivalent through relevant experience
• Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role, preferably within civil or infrastructure construction
• Strong understanding of technical, financial and contractual aspects of construction procurement
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within project teams
• Structured, analytical and commercially minded
• Fluent in Dutch (spoken and written)

What do we offer you?

We don’t just offer a job – we offer a career path. At Kronos by EPSA, you’ll benefit from:

✅ A personalized development plan with continuous training through our Centre of Excellence.

✅ Exciting client projects in a dynamic and innovative environment.

✅ A competitive salary package with attractive benefits:

• Company car or mobility budget
• Mobile phone subscription
• Meal vouchers (€8/day)
• Eco vouchers
• Flexible working with 2–3 days of home office per week
• Health insurance
• Laptop and all necessary tools
• Monthly net allowances in addition to your salary