Junior Procurement Advisor

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Can’t wait to make an impact on the world? You’re not alone. Join us in driving progress in the working world and beyond. Your journey with usA Procurement Advisor @Deloitte is a key driver, directly linked to our organization’s objectives and ambitions. We guide and advise internal stakeholders, to successfully navigate sourcing projects and engage with the right supplier for the requirements that were set. We are looking for a new colleague to join our Central Procurement Team. You will be responsible for providing guidance and expertise in procurement processes towards Facility, Mobility, IT, HR and Travel departments.A Procurement advisor plays a key role in optimizing costs, maintaining quality of services and supporting the organization’s goals.
You will focus on a wide range of activities allowing you to:

• Implement our Central Procurement strategies and processes ( Scope, Market Research, Sourcing, RFx, Evaluate bids & negotiate, contracting);
• Manage the contract lifecycle and supplier relationships;
• Monitor vendor performance, service levels, and adherence to contract terms;
• Act as business partner towards designated internal clients, understanding operational needs and align with client on ongoing procurement activities;
• Source suppliers, Identify and evaluating potential suppliers to meet the needs of the internal client while considering factors like costs, quality and reliability;
• Execute RFIs, RFQs and RFPs;
• Engage in negotiations with suppliers;
• Stay informed about the market trends for a range of categories;
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with suppliers, market volatility, disruptions and other factors that could impact procurement operations or supplier/client relationships;
• Monitor supplier spend while seeking ways to optimize spending and achieve savings;
• Utilize data analytics to make informed decisions;
• Co-implement sustainable sourcing strategy towards suppliers;
• Ensure sustainability requirements and ethical practices when selecting suppliers and products;

You will report towards the Procurement Lead, who will therefor directly report towards the COO.
Let’s talk about you

• Master in Economics or similar;
• You have 1-3 years of relevant experience within Procurement or similar role;
• Hands-on, solution driven and business acumen;
• Affinity with sustainable sourcing;
• Good working knowledge of purchasing and sourcing strategies;
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Dutch, knowledge of French is a big plus;
• Soft skills for relationships building;
• Strong and critical analytical thinking;
• Problem solving.

Deloitte Services & Investments (DSI), our internal business support is as important to us as our clients—and we serve them in the same prompt and professional way. DSI is the lifeblood of the firm. We deliver quality service to internal teams and a unique talent experience to our people. You’ll find challenging work, meaningful development opportunities and flexibility that’s hard to match.

Our expertise covers IT Services, Finance, Human Resources, Facilities & Procurement, Legal Services, Marketing & Communications, Clients & Markets as well as Risk Services.

Who is Deloitte? World-leading professional services firm, we offer value added services in audit & assurance, risk advisory, accounting, tax & legal, consulting and financial advisory.

+6000 dedicated professionals, active in +10 offices throughout the country, take great pride in supporting our clients with multidisciplinary expertise, industry knowledge, and innovative solutions. We offer services to a wide variety of clients, from national and international companies, small, fast-growing and large organizations to public institutions and governmental authorities.

Why Deloitte?

Be the true you! We foster diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work. Explore, question and collaborate while building a career that inspires and energises you.

Never stop growing! Diversity of thought makes us stronger. At Deloitte, we tailor a personalized learning experience, offering you the opportunity to grow at your own pace and achieve maximum impact.

We practice what we preach! As a Purpose-led organisation, at the heart of everything we do is a set of timeless principles and unifying values.

Life looks different for each of us, so we created a varied benefits package that you can tap into:

• My Benefits My Choice, a flexible rewards plan tailored to your lifestyle and priorities
• Sustainable transport options offered by Mobility@Deloitte
• Flexible work arrangements for all and initiatives supported by Parents@Deloitte
• Wellbeing tips and activities powered by Energise@Deloitte
• Topped off with other health benefits and insurance opportunities

Empowering our employees with flexible work arrangements remains essential in today’s reality:

• Hybrid workplace: combination of home office and on-site (+10 offices in Belgium or client’s premises).
• Part-time employment: all our jobs are open to part-time work under a 90% or 80% regime.

Join us to make an impact together! Apply now!