As a Category Buyer Machinery Equipment for DEME Group, you will implement sourcing strategies, take the lead in managing a portfolio of preferred suppliers, build up extensive market knowledge, work together with internal stakeholders to strive for best fit solutions and be an advocate of procurement best practices within the organization. You will take the lead in the procurement process and tendering of Machinery Equipment needed in the execution of projects within the activity lines of our DEME group. You will report to the Category Manager Building and Material Handling Equipment and work from our HQ in Zwijndrecht, Belgium.
Be responsible for strategic sourcing with focus on TCO optimization;
Lead cross functional teams with focus on early involvement of business & functional stakeholders;
Negotiate, and conclude contracts and agreements for the sourced scopes;
Conclude and maintain strategic framework agreements;
Be accountable for the implementation, communication & optimization of framework agreements;
Conduct market research (knowledge of suppliers, state of the art technology, etc.);
Develop and sustain supplier relationship with key suppliers;
Ensure compliance with sourcing procedures and contract management;
Centralizes category experience, methodology and category strategy, incl. related documents;
Identify end to end opportunities within the DEME supply chain.
You hold a master’s degree in engineering, applied economics, business engineering, or similar;
Experience within commercial position such as procurement or sales;
Excellent analytical capabilities and presentation skills (efficient usage of MS Office Excel and PowerPoint);
Effective communication skills in English;
Soft skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, team player, goal oriented, persuasive, positive attitude, hands-on mentality, accuracy, drive for ownership and results and high level of integrity;
Motivation to work in a growing dynamic and international environment.
An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;
An electric company car with all associated facilities (e.g., a charging station and card);
A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;
A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;
A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.