Business Partner Indirect Spend

In this role, you bring indirect procurement to life, from need definition to contract follow-up, in close contact with internal clients. You work in a coordinated Brussels environment where quality interactions and a strong understanding of business challenges shape every decision.

Your work location: Brussels

Zoom on the job:

• contribute to the implementation of the mission, strategy and objectives of Procurement BeLux
• process purchase requests in line with defined policies and service levels
• manage buyer and contract management files for IT, HR, Finance, Communication and Real Estate
• analyse internal needs and translate them into appropriate purchasing strategies
• lead negotiations and draft contracts with a strong focus on value creation and risk control
• apply and promote purchasing policy, processes and governance among stakeholders
• use procurement methodologies and tools, with support from Procurement Excellence
• work closely with internal clients and act as a single point of contact
• monitor and communicate procurement results and savings achieved
• manage contracts throughout their lifecycle and support situations requiring mediation
• contribute to category management and supplier relationship management (SRM)

Come as you are, ideally with:

• a master’s degree or equivalent experience
• at least 7 years of experience in indirect spend
• in-depth knowledge of procurement, including negotiation, contract management, financial and cost management, and procurement law
• hands-on experience with procurement tools
• a good command of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• an understanding of the activities of support entities
• well-developed communication and influencing skills with a wide range of stakeholders
• spoken and written proficiency in at least two of the following languages: English, French and Dutch

What if you became Business Partner at Equans?

For you this means:

• a market rate 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 
• electrical lease car, bicycle lease plan 
• smartphone with subscription, internet fee 
• additional paid leave, seniority leave, homeworking 
• discounts through Benefits@Work (culture, sports, travel, and more)