Logistics Procurement project Leader

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Logistic procurement Project Leader and drive operational excellence
 

What You'll Do:

• Project Management: Lead and coordinate strategic logistics purchase projects with the Senior Transport & Logistics Buyers.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead project-based negotiations with carriers, ensuring alignment with strategic purchasing objectives.
• Partnership Development: Develop and oversee projects aimed at establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships with logistics providers.
• Cost Analysis: Manage purchasing projects that analyse transportation cost to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Coordination and stakeholder management: Coordinate project activities within the Purchasing teams and with other departments to ensure integration within the business operations.
• Financial Tracking: Oversee the tracking and reporting of spend and cost savings from purchasing projects within the Transport & Logistics category.
• Compliance Management: Ensure that all project activities adhere to company policies and regulatory standards.
• Efficiency Improvement: Lead projects that proactively explore and implement measures to drive cost reductions and enhance operational efficiencies.

What You'll Bring:

• Extensive experience in procurement of transportation and/or warehousing activities.
• Expertise in project and change management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with neutral 4PL concept.
• Capability of thriving in a dynamic, deadline-oriented environment.
• Autonomous attitude, with a proven track record of swiftly adapting to new organizational structures.
• Accountability for the performance and outcomes of assigned tasks and projects.
• A collaborative team player mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Skills at fostering relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining the overall view on the Team and projects objectives.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; additional languages are beneficial.

Why Join Us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023 And one of the top companies to grow your career in Belgium in 2023 according to LinkedIn
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.