Purchasing Officer Public Procurement​/Buyer Public Procurement; Mid-level

Location:

Belgium

Temporary reinforcement is sought for the purchasing department.

You work together with internal clients to develop a well-considered purchasing plan and take full responsibility for its execution. You clearly map out needs and translate them into well-founded purchasing strategies. You organize market consultations, explore possible solutions and actively monitor market developments.

You prepare purchasing files with due care in terms of content and administration and submit them for approval to the directorate committee or the board of directors. You independently draft publication notices, specifications and award reports, in accordance with public procurement legislation. Together with the internal client, you determine the right specifications and guide the entire evaluation process of tenders.

In addition, you contribute to the negotiation strategy to achieve a balance between price, quality, risk and sustainability. You take on contract management and supplier follow-up, and monitor performance, expenditure and developments within your purchasing category.

You also contribute to the further professionalization of the purchasing function by improving processes, sharing knowledge and supporting uniform ways of working. In doing so, you build strong relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the organization.

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree, or equivalent experience.
• You have relevant experience as a public procurement buyer, preferably within a public organization and ideally in the hospital sector.
• You have knowledge of public procurement legislation and can apply it correctly in purchasing files.
• You independently draft specifications, award reports and publications.
• You are strong in internal client guidance, stakeholder management and negotiation techniques.
• You carefully take on contract management and supplier follow-up.
• You work fluently with MS Office. Knowledge of 3P software is required.
• You communicate fluently in Dutch and are able to advise stakeholders at different levels clearly.
• You work independently, proactively and at the same time constructively with internal clients and colleagues.

• You will be part of a growing SME with room for initiative and personal development.
• We ensure you end up in a challenging yet pleasant work environment with great colleagues.
• Together with you, we will outline a career plan, with attention and budget for additional training / certifications.
• You can count on a motivating salary, supplemented by extralegal benefits, including a company car (or an alternative allowance).