Fixed Access Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

(Hybride: home /Brussel /on project site BE)

A job at Proximus? You’ll find that everything revolves around the idea ‘Think Possible’. This means: we always assume that something is possible, even if it seems impossible. Well, especially so, actually. Call it a way of thinking that involves being open to a world of digital solutions that make our lives easier. And our way of working smarter.

About the Job

Proximus works with external partners to build and maintain our fixed telecom networks (Copper and Fiber). Our Procurement team is key in choosing partners and managing projects from network construction to service activation. We need to secure capacity and control costs for our Fiber network project in Belgium. To help with this, we are strengthening our Fixed Access Network Fiber Team.

Why Join Our Procurement Team?

Use your talents fully in our dynamic environment. You’ll interact with all levels of the organization and suppliers, making it ideal for proactive individuals.

Role & Responsibilities within the procurement team:

• Develop Strategies: Implement the procurement strategies for Civil Works and Digging & Paving.
• Manage Projects and Processes: Oversee procurement projects, working in/with cross-functional teams
• End to End Contract Management: creation & negotiation of frame agreements/single contracts with suppliers
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Act as the main contact ( SPOC) for internal business stakeholders in Copper and Fiber.
• Handle Claimsmanagement: follow up and handling claims related to quality, logistics, and quantity issues.
• Monitor Market and Ensure Compliance with the procurement process, workmethods, internal procedures
• Track market changes for cost-saving opportunities, reduce TCO, keep up with new trends
• Reporting to the Lead Manager Procurement Fixed Access BE

Your profile

• Minimum 3+ years in a procurement role, we don’t demand technical knowledge but willingness to learn the business
• Strong communication skills, able to synthesize documents / meetings
• Pragmatic thinker, hands-on : focus on results and value
• Willing to commute between site over Belgium
• Fluent in Dutch, French, English
• Office Skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookup), Word, PowerPoint