Procurement Consultant - Starting in September 2022

Can’t wait to make an impact on the world? You’re not alone. Join our dynamic Procurement team and help large national and multinational companies, and non-profit and public sector organisations bring their operational & financial risks under control by identifying root causes and helping the management remediate these risks. We are specifically looking for Procurement Consultants. You will mainly be working on business processes related to purchases within different categories

Who you’ll be working with

The commercial world is constantly changing. Our clients face new regulations, shifting legislation and fluctuating economic and financial risk. Our team of specialists knows that risks are just opportunities in reverse. We’re passionate about what we do because we know our role is to give our clients more control of their procurement and operational processes. By identifying risks, we help our clients spot pitfalls before they become problems, weigh the pros and cons and connect the dots so they can make informed, intelligent and insightful decisions that help them to mitigate risks and maximise opportunities.

What is procurement

Procurement covers all the purchases that an organisation makes to be operational, such as the purchase of raw materials, consulting services, machinery, IT software, vehicle fleet, etc. Procurement contributes to overall business strategy by streamlining procurement processes, enhancing product quality, promoting sustainability initiatives and achieving savings.

What work you’ll be doing

• Conduct procurement maturity assessment within three different domains regarding Process, Technology & People in order to improve the overall performance of the procurement organisation
• Develop a business case for setting up solid procurement processes through enabling technology (AI, RPA, …) and identifying the appropriate capabilitiesz
• Be part of the clients procurement team and enclose contracts with key suppliers and build long-term relationships
• Conduct assessments of procurement or operational risks in various types of industries
• Identify, develop and test internal control measures to ensure that our clients’ business processes are efficient, effective and compliant
• Improve or develop management and operational reporting to monitor processes and risks
• Developing operational models and simulations to analyse the impact of risks on an organisation
• Facilitate change for organisations and advise our clients on ways of improving their decision making, organisational structure, operational processes, related risk management and internal control environment (e.g. procurement)

Your office is at Zaventem airport however most of the time you will be working at the clients’ offices.

How you’ll grow

• While becoming proficient in the tools and systems, you’ll acquire deeper knowledge of business processes, risk management and methodologies, and soft skills like negotiation techniques, project management and presenting.
• Increasingly, you’ll increase your responsibilities and coach junior team members
• As you grow in your job, you will take on a more senior role and be responsible for the quality of end-deliverables and deal with clients
• As you become proficient in combining these various skillsets, you’ll continue to develop your management competencies

What’s in it for you

• You’ll grow your knowledge of tools and databases and learn about many different industries, companies and project types
• You’ll take on interesting and challenging assignments that inspires you daily with its diversity as you work for national and multinationals, non-profit and public sector organisations
• You’ll gain hands-on experience as you’re exposed to top specialists and seniors who will share their experience

Who you are

• You believe your critical and analytical mind are your greatest assets
• You enjoy collaborating closely with clients daily and have a client and service-oriented approach
• You have the innate ability to create change in a practical way for our clients
• You are open-minded, enthusiastic, flexible and committed to helping businesses succeed
• You embrace and adapt well to ever-changing circumstances
• You speak Dutch and English. Other languages are a plus.

What is your educational background

You have a Master or Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Logistic, Purchasing and Operations Management, ...

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 byMobility@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.
• Combining studying and working:we find solutions that enable you continue your education while working at Deloitte

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