Expert Lead Buyer | Subcontracting Category Management

As an Expert Lead Buyer Subcontracting Category Management you ensure that the category of Subcontracting is managed from both a transversal and business unit perspective, by defining and implementing a proper category strategy, in alignment with business needs of Equans BeLux.

You build, maintain and improve relations and contractual conditions with subcontractors, translate business needs into a category strategy, ensure synchronization with Group policies and strategic direction.

You also provide support related to Subcontracting projects, to ensure the right quality, in alignment with the business and procurement targets, while mitigating the risks, respecting the Group HSE, ethical and CSR principles.

Your work location: Brussels.

• mission, strategy & objectives setting:
  • contribute to the operationalization and implementation of the mission, strategy and objectives setting of Procurement BeLux
• category & contract management:
  • build & develop a category plan Subcontracting, containing the strategical and tactical direction for Subcontracting within Equans BeLux
  • understand and know the subcontracting market (industry, suppliers, contractors, innovations,…) and the internal needs (specifications, etc.) in order to translate the organizational needs in the most adequate strategy and Framework Agreements
  • maintain relations with business, to ensure alignment and collaboration
  • manage a portfolio of Framework Agreements with Subcontracting
  • manage extensions, re-negotiations for the portfolio of Framework Agreements to ensure agreements are kept up to date throughout the life cycle of the agreement
  • perform supplier relationship management for subcontractors under Framework Agreement
  • identification of new potential (additional savings, reducing risks, efficient process) via the contracting of non-contracted key suppliers within appointed purchasing categories
  • communication of Framework Agreements to internal business (end users) via the appropriate channels
  • act as moderator in discussions between internal clients and subcontractors
  • collaborate with other Procurement teams to ensure category & contract management is executed in line with procurement governance

• policies, processes, governance & organisation:
  • apply the proper procurement policies and processes in order to achieve the goals set for the organization
  • communicate and apply Group and Equans BeLux procurement governance throughout the organization and towards internal and external stakeholders
• methodology & tools:
  • apply procurement methodology and use procurement tools (supported by Procurement Excellence)
• marketing:
  • support to increase the visibility of the procurement activity and organization (internal and external)
• targets & savings:
  • work towards, follow-up and report on procurement savings targets in your scope
  • ensure that the savings are reported according to the required guidelines
  • contribute to delivery of business and procurement targets

• you have a master’s degree or equivalent by relevant experience
• you have 5 to 10 years of professional experience
• experience with subcontracting is a must
• you have very good communication and influencing skills
• you have expert procurement skills and knowledge: negotiation, contracting, financial and cost management, contracts and purchase law
• you have a good knowledge (verbal and written) of Dutch, French and English

At Equans, you find an exciting career within a stable and financially sound company. You work on challenging, diverse projects and assist our clients with today’s three major transitions: the energy transition, the industrial transition, and the digital transition.
You have the opportunity to discover cutting-edge technologies and further develop your skills.

Joining Equans is more than that! You also get:

• a competitive salary in line with your education and experience
• interesting training and career opportunities
• group-, hospitalization insurance
• eco & meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay
• lease car (with charging card), bicycle lease plan
• smartphone with subscription, internet fee
• additional paid leave, seniority leave, homeworking
• discounts through Benefits@Work (culture, sports, travel, and more)

Add to that the contagious warm atmosphere at Equans, and what are you waiting for?
We look forward to welcoming you!