Service description:
Besides the tender negotiations and contract awarding of contracts, the Purchasing department of Elia Group is responsible for the management and daily follow-up of its contracts and its suppliers.
Service: Be responsible for managing the suppliers and contracts for the core electrical equipment of Elia's and 50Hertz's grid, in line with Elia Group objectives and business plans.
On the one hand, the Contract and Supplier Managers (CSM) manage actively the client-supplier relationship for the Elia's strategic electrical equipment suppliers and on the other hand, they follow proactively their internal stakeholders (mainly the project department) of their category. They represent Elia at the supplier and represent the supplier within Elia.
To ensure the proper execution of the projects conform the contract
To act as Key Account Manager of Elia for the suppliers of his category and for our internal stakeholders (Program Managers, Project Leaders, Experts, …)
To lead the negotiations and reach reasonable agreements in case of unforeseen situations or claims
To guarantee the continuous improvement process via return of experience
To create opportunities and win-win situations
Each CSM manages categories of electrical equipment being either High Voltage equipment, Low Voltage equipment or Linear Assets equipment (cables and overhead lines).
Key responsibilities:
In charge of the management of the suppliers' relationships for its categories of equipment (through regular status meetings,suppliers and/or factory visits)
Support to the internal stakeholders on suppliers-related topics
Taking appropriate actions to ensure our security of supply
Contract administration & contract change management
Contract Risk management (risk assessment and implementation of mitigation measures if required)
Contract Performance management & Management of contract claims
Documentation/Archiving
Reporting
Requirements:
Master in a technical-commercial field with real interest for technical aspects and projects or equivalent knowledge acquired with experience.
Excellent knowledge of English as it is the team's communication language (min B2)
Excellent level of either French or Dutch. Good knowledge of the other language.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience
You have experience in stakeholders management, contract management, category management, account management, strategic procurement, procurement
You are a fluent and assertive (not agressive) communicator
You like taking initiatives and appreciate taking responsibilities
You are solution-driven
You are enthusiastic and eager to learn
You defend the company's interest and your own point of view
You are ready to travel (few times a year) to the suppliers' factories (in Europe) or to our work sites (Substations)
Nice to have:
Knowledge of Dutch is a strong asset
Knowledge of SAP
Knowledge of the energy
Additional information:
Location: 1000 Brussels
Start date 01/02/2026
End date 31/12/2026