Buyer Project service

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Within the Purchasing team Project-/Field Services and Indirect Procurement of Elia Transmission Belgium, the team is responsible for sourcing a broad and diverse portfolio of services, including technical and environmental studies, engineering and consultancy services, negotiators, fleet management, facility management, audit services, etc. These purchases are numerous, varied and often project-based.

As Buyer Project Services, you are responsible for a portfolio of service categories representing an annual expenditure of several tens of millions of euros. A particular focus of the role is the procurement and commercial management of outsourced project activities, such as technical, engineering and environmental studies, consultancy assignments and other specialised services.

Acting as the strategic and commercial link between internal stakeholders and suppliers, you take ownership of procurement initiatives and provide commercial guidance throughout the sourcing and contract lifecycle. Your responsibility does not end with the award of a contract. You actively follow up ongoing projects, contracts and supplier performance in close collaboration with internal project owners and other stakeholders.

You help improve business performance by making purchasing processes more efficient, optimising Total Cost of Ownership, managing commercial and supplier-related risks and identifying opportunities for process automation and standardisation. You ensure that the needs of internal customers are addressed while maintaining the appropriate balance between service, quality, risk, delivery and cost.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and executing category, tender and sourcing strategies for outsourced project services, supported by market analysis and appropriate framework or project-specific agreements;
• Acting as a trusted commercial partner by challenging requirements, defining scopes and guiding stakeholders through supplier selection, negotiation, award and implementation;
• Building effective supplier relationships and commercially following up projects, contracts and performance, including scope, planning, deliverables, budgets, changes, claims and underperformance;
• Managing commercial, contractual, operational and supplier risks, with clear mitigation measures, performance reviews and corrective actions;
• Ensuring accurate contract implementation and follow-up in ERP, contract management and reporting tools;
• Improving transparency and efficiency through data, reporting, standardisation and practical automation solutions;
• Leading cross-functional collaboration and decision-making to achieve the best balance of service, quality, risk, delivery and cost.

Requirements:

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Master’s degree and relevant experience in procurement, commercial or contract management, preferably involving outsourced, consultancy, engineering or other project-based services;
• Experience with public procurement, outsourced studies, project management or supplier performance management is an asset;
• Very good command of Dutch or French, preferably Dutch, with a professional understanding of the other language and a professional level of English;
• Ability to manage multiple projects, contracts, suppliers, risks and deadlines while maintaining a clear overview;
• Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to turn complex information into practical recommendations and decisions;
• Credible and empathetic relationship builder who communicates clearly and assertively across technical, project and business teams;
• Autonomous problem solver who takes ownership, leads complex files and collaborates effectively;
• Interest in continuous improvement, reporting and practical automation using Excel or comparable low-code tools; programming experience is not required.

Additional information:

• Full-time mission starting in November 2026 and running until the end of 2027, with a strong possibility of extension;