CAPEX Procurement Consultant

Il y a 2 jours

Brussel Hoofdstad, Belgique Resultance Temps plein 90 000 € - 150 000 € Contrat

We are looking for an autonomous, hands-on CAPEX Procurement Consultant (freelance/independent contractor) to support investment-project procurement for a client in Belgium. You will be the main day-to-day procurement contact, working closely with client Project Managers, engineering teams and suppliers in a demanding, evolving environment. A senior CAPEX procurement expert will provide support on complex matters.

Key responsibilities:

CAPEX sourcing and procurement

  • Manage end-to-end sourcing specifically for construction works, engineering services and trade contractors across multiple investment projects.
  • Understand how project delivery and contracting models such as Design & Build and EPCM influence sourcing strategy, procurement packages and contract setup.
  • Clarify needs with Project Managers, prepare RFQs, compare offers and negotiate commercial terms.
  • Run multiple sourcing events in parallel across different projects and prepare supplier recommendations for client approval.

Contracting and commercial follow-up

  • Set up contracts and follow through on execution, including supplier agreements, change orders and scope amendments.
  • Support commercial follow-up on guarantees, contract variations and final accounts; escal...

Category management, business partnering and reporting

  • Own or actively deliver CAPEX category management activities, supplier relationship management (SRM), supplier reviews and performance improvement.
  • Act as the main procurement interface with client Project Managers and stakeholders.
  • Own procurement reporting and governance routines, including sourcing trackers, dashboards, progress reports and escalation logs, while managing operational and strategic priorities in parallel across multiple projects.

Must-have experience and skills

  • At least 5 years of proven CAPEX purchasing experience (mandatory).
  • Strong hands‑on sourcing and contracting expertise specifically in construction works, engineering services and trade contractors (mandatory); general machinery or IT CAPEX purchasing alone is insufficient.
  • Experience working independently with technical Project Managers in a demanding environment.
  • Solid commercial negotiation, supplier management and contract‑change experience.
  • Excellent French and strong professional English, spoken and written.
  • Confident stakeholder management, assertiveness, speed, pragmatism and sound judgement.

Very nice to have

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a strong advantage, but not required.
  • Experience working with Design & Build and/or EPCM contracting models is a strong advantage.
  • Experience implementing CAPEX category strategies, MSAs and supplier relationship management.
  • Location: Belgium (specific client site to be confirmed).
  • Expected start: January 2027; anticipated assignment through December 2027, subject to final agreement.
  • Working language: French, with a strong command of English.