Project Buyer – Belgium – 12 Months
Description :
A leading international engineering company is seeking a Project Buyer to strengthen its Project Procurement and Supplier Contract team.
The position is at the heart of strategic project execution — connecting engineering, commercial, and supplier networks to ensure every procurement decision supports performance, compliance, and client satisfaction. Main Responsibilities Procurement Leadership & Strategy
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Define and implement project procurement strategies from the pre-sales phase through project execution.
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Translate project and client requirements into actionable sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
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Engage early with project teams to ensure procurement input maximizes project value.
Tendering & Contracting
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Lead and manage calls for tenders, from preparation to award, ensuring transparent and competitive processes.
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Develop negotiation strategies, finalize supplier contracts, and ensure alignment with client contract requirements.
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Demonstrate strong contract management skills, including FIDIC and NEC frameworks.
Governance & Risk Management
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Represent Procurement in project steering committees and governance bodies.
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Conduct risk analyses and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
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Coordinate procurement activities across all project phases and milestones.
Supplier Relationship & Market Intelligence
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Identify and evaluate suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical and financial performance.
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Build and maintain long-term partnerships with key suppliers.
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Monitor procurement performance, savings, and supplier compliance.
Profile :
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Education: Master’s degree (BAC+5) in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Contract Management.
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Experience: 5 to 10 years in project procurement, ideally within engineering, energy, or industrial sectors.
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Proven expertise in contract management and claim management.
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Experience with FIDIC or NEC contracts is a strong advantage.
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Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
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Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
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Results-oriented, autonomous, and proactive.
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Fluent in English and Dutch (French is an asset).
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Experience in multicultural and geographically distributed environments.
Key Skills
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Procurement and Project Sourcing – Expert
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Contract & Claim Management – Advanced
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FIDIC / NEC Frameworks – Strong asset
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Negotiation & Supplier Performance – Expert
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English & Dutch Fluency – Required
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