Capex & technical (site) strategic buyer

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Location: Tessenderlo - 2 positions

Job Purpose

• Pro-actively manage all the strategic procurement activities related to technical procurement & Capex projects, during the different phases of the project.
• Take responsibility and accountability for the supplier & procurement related activities (togetherwith the dedicated project team): supplier selection & awarding, commercial negotiations of prices, terms & conditions and the related contracts.
• Maintain and improve a preferred supplier list for strategic & Technical/Capex related purchases.
• Support the internal customers in the different phase of the projects and work with the colleagues in the procurement team on P2P related matters, expediting and risk mitigation.
• Manage and improve the relevant process descriptions and procedures.
• Carry out the requested reporting.
• Represent procurement and safeguard the early involvement of procurement

Required Qualification, Experience, and Competencies

• Master Degree – excellent knowledge of Dutch & English.
• For the position Tessenderlo/Mazingarbe: additional French is a plus
• Experience: at least 5 years experience as strategic buyer, experience in technical/Capex buying & procurement is a plus
• Competencies: Integrating, organising, influencing, business knowledge

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Support the (annual, quarterly,.) project planning and prioritisation process for technical/Capex projects.
• Proactively manage the interactions with the project leaders for the dedicated projects, to ensure the early involvement of procurement.
• Participate in the project reviews and represent procurement in these multi-functional team meetings.
• Work out the strategic souring plan for the dedicated categories/projects and review this in line with the priorities of the company and/or the internal customers. Identify potential cost savings, supplier consolidation and bundling opportunities in assigned categories.
• Communicate and report on the sourcing plan in line with the targets defined.
• Actively support and deliver input for the sanctioning process & Capex Board.
• Execute and manage the RFI/RFQ process.
• Take the lead on the bid comparison and make sure the decisions, needs and KPI’s are well documented.
• Work closely together with the internal customers on the selection and awarding of the suppliers, in accordance with the Vynova procedure.
• Maintain a preferred supplier list as part of the procurement strategy. Negotiate Terms and conditions ensuring compliance with Vynova’s T&C’s.
• Negotiate contracts, agreements and SLA’s in line with the needs.
• Support the internal customers during CAPEX projects on all supplier related matters (change management, complaints, escalations,…)
• Coordinate contract milestones, deliverables (e.g. FAT’s and acceptance events). ·
• Manage supply chain risk. Manage the supply base and manage critical supplier performance.
• Perform expediting activities and visits to ensure adherence to schedule and milestone activities, where appropriate. ·
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance following contract placement to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Support the annual vendor and contractor evaluation process.
• Keep all documentation of processes, change requirements and projects within the area of procurement up-to-date.
• Take responsibility for compliance with guidelines and rules concerning SHE and ISO (ISO 500001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, …).

Applications: exclusive PROGRESSIO- 0471426323 - Annemie.schuermans@progressio.be