Location: Antwerp, Belgium (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite & 2 days/week WFH)
Languages: English
Contract duration: until 30/09/2025 with extension possibility
Job Description
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities
* Set the project procurement strategy for projects estimated at 1-20 MLN euros.
* Set the project strategy at stage gate 3, based on the full procurement list of the project (tender packages, bidders list, schedule, budget, roles and responsibilities).
* Interact with the PM (Project Manager) and other internal stakeholders to obtain consensus on the project procurement strategy.
* Deliver on schedule and cost objectives of the project related to Procurement, regularly report status on project variance and schedule risks.
* Drive for a strong commercial process, as well pro-actively in the project procurement strategy, as during TBE (multiple qualified bids) and final negotiations.
Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities
* Present the project procurement strategy to the own hierarchy, the CRM (Capex review Meeting) and the project Steerco (where required).
* Ensure correct implementation of tools, processes and standards throughout the project.
* Manage the EPCm procurement and contracting staff, and ensure adequate mobilization.
* Resolve critical expediting and claim issues, pro-actively manage risk.
* Control the need-to-pay process and resolve any issues.
* Have a clear overview of the project cash flow situation and requirements.
* Document all contract award decisions as per corporate guidelines, based on a transparent risk assessment related to HSE, Schedule, Quality, Contract and Commercial aspects.
* Collaborates in internal and external audits.
* Manage vendors & contractors onsite, analyse the potential risk and recommend actions to mitigate the problems from construction (EHS, manpower, logistics ...).
Required Skills
* Experience with SAP ARIBA
* Procurement Capex Experience
* Procurement experience
* Strong commercial & legal knowledge
* MS Office package