senior procurement specialist

As part of the continued development of its activities, our client, a leading international industrial player in the energy and complex technologies sector , is looking for a Senior Project Procurement Specialist .

Within an international organization, you will play a key role in defining and implementing procurement strategies for complex industrial projects , from the identification of requirements through to supplier selection, contracting and performance management.

The position combines Project Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management and Contract Management , with a strong international dimension.

You will work closely with Project, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commodity Management and Supplier Performance teams in a highly collaborative and multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies in collaboration with Project, Engineering and Commercial teams.
• Identify business requirements, potential suppliers and sourcing opportunities.
• Develop sourcing strategies and lead RFx / tendering processes .
• Prepare supplier consultations, analyze bids and develop sourcing recommendations.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, lead times, commercial and contractual terms and conditions .
• Identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Develop Best-Cost Country Sourcing strategies, with a particular focus on Central and Eastern Europe.

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key strategic suppliers.
• Assess suppliers' capabilities, manufacturing capacity, geographical footprint and financial stability.
• Evaluate their ability to meet technical, quality and project schedule requirements.
• Contribute to supplier rationalization and supplier base development.
• Identify and resolve issues related to cost, quality, capacity, delivery and supplier performance .
• Work closely with Supplier Quality / Supplier Performance teams.

Contract & Change Management

• Lead the preparation and negotiation of supplier contracts.
• Manage supplier commitments following contract or purchase order award.
• Manage contractual changes, scope changes and claims.
• Assess the financial and contractual impact of changes and lead the associated negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work with Finance / Accounts Payable teams to resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.

Project Management

• Manage several procurement projects simultaneously in an international environment.
• Define action plans and monitor milestones, risks and expected benefits.
• Identify potential roadblocks and coordinate their resolution.
• Provide regular reporting to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate project changes and ensure alignment between the various functions and teams involved.

About You

You have significant experience in industrial procurement / project procurement , ideally gained within a technical and international environment.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or a related field .
• 8+ years of experience in Procurement / Strategic Sourcing , ideally within an industrial environment.
• Significant experience managing complex projects .
• Strong knowledge of RFx, sourcing and supplier negotiations .
• Proven experience in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) .
• Solid experience in contract negotiation and Contract / Change Management .
• Experience in international sourcing , ideally with a good understanding of the EMEA supplier market.
• Experience sourcing from Central and Eastern Europe would be a strong advantage.
• Experience in Energy, Engineering, Heavy Industry, Automotive, Aerospace, Oil & Gas or other technically complex industries will be considered.
• Experience with SAP / SAP Ariba is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Project Management tools and methodologies .
• Fluent English is essential due to the international environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally, up to approximately 30%.

Previous experience in the nuclear sector is not necessarily required. We are particularly interested in candidates coming from complex, highly technical and international industrial environments.

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