Job description strongWhat if your market insight unlocked new supplier opportunities and innovations? /strong pAs an strongExpert Lead Buyer Subcontracting Category Management /strong you ensure that the category of Subcontracting is managed from both a transversal and business unit perspective, by defining and implementing a proper category strategy, in alignment with business needs of Equans BeLux. /ppYou build, maintain and improve relations and contractual conditions with subcontractors, translate business needs into a category strategy, ensure synchronization with Group policies and strategic direction. /ppYou also provide support related to Subcontracting projects, to ensure the right quality, in alignment with the business and procurement targets, while mitigating the risks, respecting the Group HSE, ethical and CSR principles. /ppstrongYour work location /strong: Brussels. /p strongZoom on the job: /strongullimission, strategy objectives setting: ullicontribute to the operationalization and implementation of the mission, strategy and objectives setting of Procurement BeLux /li /ul /lilicategory contract management: ullibuild develop a category plan Subcontracting, containing the strategical and tactical direction for Subcontracting within Equans BeLux /liliunderstand and know the subcontracting market (industry, suppliers, contractors, innovations,…) and the internal needs (specifications, etc.) in order to translate the organizational needs in the most adequate strategy and Framework Agreements /lilimaintain relations with business, to ensure alignment and collaboration /lilimanage a portfolio of Framework Agreements with Subcontracting /lilimanage extensions, re-negotiations for the portfolio of Framework Agreements to ensure agreements are kept up to date throughout the life cycle of the agreement /liliperform supplier relationship management for subcontractors under Framework Agreement /liliidentification of new potential (additional savings, reducing risks, efficient process) via the contracting of non-contracted key suppliers within appointed purchasing categories /lilicommunication of Framework Agreements to internal business (end users) via the appropriate channels /liliact as moderator in discussions between internal clients and subcontractors /lilicollaborate with other Procurement teams to ensure category contract management is executed in line with procurement governance /li /ul /li /ulullipolicies, processes, governance organisation: ulliapply the proper procurement policies and processes in order to achieve the goals set for the organization /lilicommunicate and apply Group and Equans BeLux procurement governance throughout the organization and towards internal and external stakeholders /li /ul /lilimethodology tools: ulliapply procurement methodology and use procurement tools (supported by Procurement Excellence) /li /ul /lilimarketing: ullisupport to increase the visibility of the procurement activity and organization (internal and external) /li /ul /lilitargets savings: ulliwork towards, follow-up and report on procurement savings targets in your scope /liliensure that the savings are reported according to the required guidelines /lilicontribute to delivery of business and procurement targets /li /ul /li /ul Profile strongAre we a match? /strongulliyou have a master’s degree or equivalent by relevant experience /liliyou have 5 to 10 years of professional experience /liliexperience with subcontracting is a must /liliyou have very good communication and influencing skills /liliyou have expert procurement skills and knowledge: negotiation, contracting, financial and cost management, contracts and purchase law /liliyou have a good knowledge (verbal and written) of Dutch, French and English /li /ul Offer strongWant to tackle tomorrow’s multi-technical challenges with us? /strongpAt Equans, you find an exciting career within a stable and financially sound company. You work on challenging, diverse projects and assist our clients with today’s three major transitions: the energy transition, the industrial transition, and the digital transition.br /You have the opportunity to discover cutting-edge technologies and further develop your skills. /ppstrongJoining Equans is more than that! You also get: /strong /pullia competitive salary in line with your education and experience /liliinteresting training and career opportunities /liligroup-, hospitalization insurance /lilieco meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay /lililease car (with charging card), bicycle lease plan /lilismartphone with subscription, internet fee /liliadditional paid leave, seniority leave, homeworking /lilidiscounts through (culture, sports, travel, and more) /li /ulpstrongAdd to that the contagious warm atmosphere at Equans, and what are you waiting for?br / /strongWe look forward to welcoming you! /p