Requirements: English
Company: BPOST
Region: Brussels , Brussels
Beschrijving van het bedrijf Our procurement team isevolving into a high-impact procurement organization that developsas a strategic partner for the business. In this evolving context,we are recruiting a Lead Buyer Software Services who will helprealize this transformation for both, domestic and global needs.You will report to the Cluster Manager ICT and be responsible forthe strategic procurement activities in this category. Beschrijvingvan de functie You will provide guidance, tactical support andstrategic advice to the entire organization on matters related toICT procurement. You will use market knowledge and StrategicSourcing strategies when contracting suppliers. You comply with thePublic Procurement Legislation and internal rules and proceduresrelated to procurement. You negotiate and conclude these contractsby using the techniques of Strategic Sourcing in accordance withthe Category Plans prepared by the Category Managers. Within thescope of ICT are various domains of bpost: Outsourcing Services,Software & Applications, , Telecom Services, Client Devices andCloud hyperscalers & Infrastructure Services. You manageprocurement projects of various sizes within the Category incooperation with a cross functional team. Tasks andresponsibilities Strategic Sourcing You work around theimplementation of all aspects of the category strategy includingsetting up a strategic planning, a sourcing roadmap and exercisingstakeholder management for projects you are assigned on; Youperform strategic sourcing for your (sub)categories with a focus onTCO optimisation and a deep understanding of the needs of theinternal customers and bpost targets; You are responsible for theimplementation, management and optimisation of framework agreementsand the execution of spot buys; You maintain supplier relationshipsfor the realisation of TCO optimisation including theimplementation of improvement plans of the supplier performance.Public Procurement Law You coordinate with your Cluster Manager toensure that the implementation of your purchase is done in the mostefficient way and in accordance with the Public Procurement Act aswell as internal processes. Supplier and customer relations Youadvise, challenge and support the internal customer in definingtheir needs, drawing up the budget and planning their procurementproject. You communicate fluently and proactively with the internalcustomer regarding all information they need in that context(Stakeholder management). You maintain relationships withsuppliers, prospect the market and evaluate existing suppliers inorder to identify new opportunities for bpost within yourprocurement domain. Jouw profiel In your role of ICT Lead Buyer,you are clearly a dynamic team player who combines a solidprocurement expertise with strong interpersonal skills. Wehighlight the following assets: At least 5 years of experience intactical & strategic public procurement or a related role in alarge company; Experience, ability and eagerness to co-writepublic tenders Motivated to drive transformation in a dynamicenvironment; Collaborative to a broad extent and goal-orientedmentality; Thorough knowledge of procurement and negotiationtechniques: supplier sourcing, supplier negotiations, supplierselection, supplier management and development ... Expertise inICT and awareness of industry trends and best practices in at leasttwo of the following domains; Software & Applications : SaaS& software licenses as well as T&C''s InfrastructureServices : data centre & hosting services, networking andserver & storage Telecom : fixed (cloud solutions) &mobile voice & data, LAN, Wi-Fi, leased lines and WANconnectivity Outsourcing Partners & Services : applicationimplementation, management & aftercare Client Devices :printing & copy, scanning, small IT and workforce IT devices Familiar with the Strategic Sourcing approach: TCO mindset,opportunity identification, quantitative analysis, stakeholdermanagement ... Preferably in-depth knowledge of publicprocurement law Knowledge of ERP and reporting techniques(Oracle, Business Objects) Thorough knowledge of English andDutch or French Flexible to work on other procurement commoditiesas and when required Diploma - Bachelor Taalvaardigheden - Frans(vereist) - Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk + (B2) - Schrijven :Onafhankelijk + (B2) - Lezen : Onafhankelijk + (B2) - Spreken :Onafhankelijk + (B2) - Engels (vereist) - Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk+ (B2) - Schrijven : Onafhankelijk + (B2) - Lezen : Onafhankelijk +(B2) - Spreken : Onafhankelijk + (B2) - Nederlands (vereist) -Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk + (B2) - Schrijven : Onafhankelijk + (B2)- Lezen : Onafhankelijk + (B2) - Spreken : Onafhankelijk + (B2)Voordelen van de betrekking Like a long-awaited parcel, we wantto make you feel welcome and valued. Our offer includes: Competitive monthly salary Meal vouchers Hospitalization-,group- and disability insurances A phone subscription and companycar 20 days of statutory