Netwerk

• Manage the total procurement process (prequalification, RFQ, bid comparison, negotiations, award, expediting, close-out).

• Ensure timely supply of all required materials, equipment, spare parts, raw materials and services to operate and maintain the new assets.

• Ensure all framework agreements and contracts are in place for Operations and Maintenance.

• Back-office procurement and facilitate the P2P process in SAP.

• Bring best value in TCO to the assets, drive for cost reduction, guarantee supply and optimize working capital.

• Participate in scope definition for equipment, materials and services.

• Challenge demand appropriately and critically review requisitions, specifications and scope.

• Conduct market research and source the market for best opportunities, partners and alternatives which fit for purpose. Identify and recommend new suppliers that can offer commercial and/or technical advantages to the Company to mitigate risks.

• Screen and evaluate suppliers based on quality, service, reliability, safety, energy performance and efficiency, production and distribution capabilities, availability, solvency, reputation and history.

• Solicit and follow up bid proposals.

• Analyze quotations, prices and commercial conditions and set-up a commercial bid comparison.

• Coordinate the evaluation process and interfaces with other disciplines.

• Lead negotiations to secure best commercial terms in accordance with the technical specifications and (project) requirements to ensure best value for the assets.

• Benchmark prices and commercial conditions to determine competitive price setting.

• Prepare and issue purchase orders.

• Ensure on time deliveries by adequate expediting.

• Develop and execute action plans to optimize stock levels in coordination with technical departments and supply warehouse.

• Ensure on time stock replenishment without any shortage to secure supply and business continuity.

• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance.

• Develop, implement and execute contract (renewal) strategies.

• Lead the contractor qualification process and coordinate HSSE evaluation.

• Negotiate or renegotiate and administer frame agreements and contracts.

• Evaluate and monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.

• Resolve complaints and determine corrective actions in case of defective materials or unacceptable performance.

• Ensure in-depth knowledge of the global, regional and local outline agreements which are in place

• Engineer, bachelor or master degree in science, business and/or economics.

• Seasoned and experienced technical procurement specialist, preferably in a project environment or production plant.

• Significant experience in Oil and Gas or (petro)chemical industry, preferably in the Antwerp or Benelux areas.

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in technical procurement and contract management.

• Good technical knowledge of (engineered) equipment, materials and (construction) services in a (petro)chemical production plant.

• Good knowledge of legal aspects.

• Relevant market knowledge.

• IT skills: SAP MM, MS Office.

• Fluent in Dutch and English (verbal and written).

• Excellent negotiation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building.

• Excellent business and commercial sense.

• Good analytical skills.