(Senior) Electrical Equipment Supply

h3(Senior) Electrical Equipment Supply Framework Agreements Manager /h3 pAETHER aims to be the key partner for intrapreneurial projects in Belgium, and we want to reinforce our partnerships with key actors in the energy sector, who are facing interesting challenges regarding supplier reliability and the delivery of equipment for infrastructure projects. /p pProjects are ongoing to ensure that equipment suppliers meet their contractual commitments so that projects can proceed as agreed. /p pIf you're keen to support intrapreneurs and see this opportunity as a way to grow your own intrapreneurial or entrepreneurial leadership, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Equipment Supply Framework Agreements Manager to strengthen our team of Project Partners.br/ /p pTASK DESCRIPTION: /p pAs an AETHER Project Partner embedded within the project team, your objective will be to manage electrical equipment suppliers and contracts in line with business objectives, while coordinating supplier relationships and supporting internal project stakeholders. /p pThe purchasing function is responsible for tender negotiations, contract awards, and the daily management of contracts and suppliers. /p pYou will actively manage relationships with strategic electrical equipment suppliers and proactively follow up with internal stakeholders, mainly project teams. You will represent the organisation with suppliers and represent suppliers internally. /p pKey responsibilities might include: /p ulliObjectives /liliEnsure projects are carried out in accordance with the contract. /liliAct as Key Account Manager for suppliers in your category and internal stakeholders, including Program Managers, Project Leaders and Experts. /liliLead negotiations and reach reasonable agreements in unforeseen situations or claims. /liliGuarantee continuous improvement through lessons learned. /liliCreate opportunities and mutually beneficial outcomes. /li /ul pEach Supplier and Framework Agreements Manager (SFAM) manages categories of either High Voltage or Low Voltage electrical equipment. /p ulliKey responsibilities /liliManage supplier relationships for your equipment categories through regular progress meetings, supplier visits and factory visits. /liliSupport internal stakeholders on supplier-related topics. /liliAdminister contracts and manage contract changes. /liliManage contract risks, assess them and implement measures to reduce them when required. /liliManage contract performance and contractual claims. /liliMaintain and archive documentation. /liliReport on activities. /li /ul pPROFILE: /p ulliA master's degree in a technical-commercial field, with a genuine interest in technical topics and projects, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. /liliExcellent English, at least B2, as the team's communication language. /liliA very good level of French and Dutch. /liliA medior profile with at least five years of experience in stakeholder management, contract management, category management, account management or strategic procurement. /liliExperience in the industrial or energy sector. /liliClear and assertive communication, without aggression. /liliA willingness to take initiative and responsibility. /liliEnthusiasm and eagerness to learn. /liliThe ability to defend the organisation's interests and your own point of view. /liliWillingness to travel a few times a year to suppliers' factories in Europe or to substations. /liliKnowledge of SAP is an advantage. /liliKnowledge of the energy market is an advantage. /liliAvailability for a full-time assignment of 40 hours per week in Brussels, with two days onsite required. /liliAvailability for the planned assignment from 7 December 2026 to 31 December 2027, with a start as soon as possible preferred. /liliAn entrepreneurial experience or ambition is a plus, including extra-professional or extra-academic activities. /liliFast availability is preferred. /li /ul pOUR VISION: /p pSuccess in industry often relies on key individuals who demonstrate intrapreneurial leadership — those who continuously initiate, transform, and pursue excellence. /p pThe best way to develop this strength is through ad interim projects, i.e. working as a consultant with established intrapreneurs in international companies, to support their major expansion or improvement initiatives regarding governance, studies, or operations. /p pSince 2014, AETHER has been managing these opportunities in key international groups, as these offer greater learning opportunities with multi-million impacts. We've helped hundreds of consultants acquire the experience they needed to achieve their next professional objective, and eventually start entrepreneurial projects. /p