Company

Their procurement team is evolving into a high-impact procurement organisation that develops as a strategic partner for the business. In this evolving context, they are recruiting a Lead Buyers Services who will help realise this transformation for both, domestic and global needs.

You will report to the Cluster Manager Services & ICT and be responsible for operational and strategic projects in this category.

Role purpose

You will provide guidance, tactical support and strategic advice to the entire organisation on matters related to Services procurement
You will use market knowledge and Strategic Sourcing strategies when contracting suppliers
You comply with the Public Procurement Legislation and internal rules and procedures related to procurement
You negotiate and conclude these contracts by using the techniques of Strategic Sourcing in accordance with the Category Plans prepared by the Category Experts where applicable
Within the scope of Services are various domains of bpost: Marketing & Communication Services, HR Services, Operational Services, Insurance Services, Soft Technical Services, Banking Services
You manage procurement projects of various sizes within the Category in cooperation with a cross functional team

Key responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

You work around the implementation of all aspects of the category strategy including setting up a strategic planning, a sourcing roadmap and exercising stakeholder management for projects you are assigned on
You perform strategic sourcing for your (sub)categories with a focus on TCO optimisation and a deep understanding of the needs of the internal customers and bpost targets
You are responsible for the implementation, management and optimisation of framework agreements and the execution of spot buys
You maintain supplier relationships for the realisation of TCO optimisation including the implementation of improvement plans of the supplier performance

Public Procurement Law

You coordinate with your Cluster Manager to ensure that the implementation of your purchase is done in the most efficient way and in accordance with the Public Procurement Act as well as internal processes.

Supplier and customer relations

You advise, challenge and support the internal customer in defining their needs, drawing up the budget and planning their procurement project
You communicate fluently and proactively with the internal customer regarding all information they need in that context (Stakeholder management)
You maintain relationships with suppliers, prospect the market and evaluate existing suppliers in order to identify new opportunities for bpost within your procurement domain

Profile

In your role of Services Lead Buyer, you are clearly a dynamic team player who combines a solid procurement expertise with strong interpersonal skills.

At least 2 years of experience in tactical & strategic public procurement or a related role in a large company
Ability and eagerness to co-write public tenders
Motivated to drive transformation in a dynamic environment
Collaborative to a broad extent and goal-oriented mentality
Thorough knowledge of procurement and negotiation techniques: supplier sourcing, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, supplier management and development …
Expertise in Services and awareness of industry trends and best practices in at least two of the following domains: Marketing & Communication Services,HR Services,Operational Services,Insurance Services, Soft Technical Services, Banking Services
Familiar with the Strategic Sourcing approach: TCO mindset, opportunity identification, quantitative analysis, stakeholder management …
Preferably in-depth knowledge of public procurement law; if not, eagerness to learn it fast
Knowledge of ERP and reporting techniques (Oracle, Business Objects)
Knowledge of English and Dutch or French
Flexible to work on other procurement commodities as and when required