Procurement Manager

Summary

As the Procurement Manager, you will oversee all aspects of procurement and supplier management, developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the efficient delivery of materials and equipment to project sites worldwide. Your expertise will drive operational excellence and support the timely completion of our waste-to-energy projects.

Your leadership in procurement will support meaningful changes across the organization and fostering our growth. Each project presents unique challenges and opportunities, and with your strategic input, we can continue to establish the most suitable Procurement strategy to ensure the completion of each project on time in full and within budget.

In this role, you will directly contribute to the transformation of non-recyclable waste into electricity for millions of households and businesses worldwide.

About this position

You will be a key member of a team of 6 people, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement and Logistics. This team is positioned at the intersection between the engineering team, the project team and site construction team.

As part of your role, you will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. This will involve overseeing various processes within SAP (Ariba), as well as utilizing the MS Office Suite, including Excel and Word. Your proficiency in these software programs will be crucial in facilitating efficient communication and documentation of procurement activities, such as purchase orders, invoices, and supplier management.

A detailed overview of the job

This is what you will do

• On a project basis, develop and implement the best procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Actively participate in the preparation of the project specific contract templates in cooperation with commercial and legal teams.
• Monitor the sourcing activities for the different projects
• Act as a procurement lead within the project team to monitor and report all procurement activities related to the project.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Negotiate requests for claims or variations during contract execution.
• Oversee procurement processes within SAP (Ariba) and ensure accurate documentation according to the group policies.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction team to align procurement activities with project requirements such as planning and cost control.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Ensure compliance of all procurement activities with the group policies and procedures.
• Resolve any commercial issues or discrepancies related to procurement.

Skills and abilities

Must Haves

• EPC Project experience
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Laser sharp focus and an eye for detail
• Contract negotiation
• Creating project specific contract templates
• Proactive and ability to solve complex problems independently
• International procurement experience
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
• Experience working in the EU

Nice to haves

• Energy power plant project experience
• Experience with SAP Ariba
• Knowledge about logistics

Challenges

This role is a combination of technical and commercial skills in an EPC Environment. A Commercial profile must have technical (engineering) knowledge, while a technical profile must have commercial skills.

Education and Experience

You have a Master’s degree (in an engineering discipline or as a commercial engineer), or equivalent by experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field of:

• Project procurement
• Subcontracting of services
• Contract Management

Languages:

For this role, we are looking for a fluent English speaker. Proficiency in French and Dutch is highly valued and will enhance your ability to make a meaningful impact.

We Offer

• Long-term, permanent contract, full-time with a competitive salary package
• Hybrid work: 4 days at the office, 1 day at home
• A supportive and inspiring atmosphere where teamwork and innovation are valued
• Training opportunities tailored to the requirements of the role and the specific projects you will be involved in
• Joining a vibrant community of experts dedicated to creating a sustainable world for present and future generations through the resolution of a global non-recyclable waste management challenge