Lead Buyer Fleet & Transport Location: Brussels Lead Buyer Fleet & Transport bpostgroup strives to create an inclusive environment with challenging projects and inspiring collaborations. With our employees at the heart of our organization, we dont believe in jobs, we believe in careers. We''re now looking for a Lead Buyer Fleet & Transport who will make us move. Our procurement team is evolving into a high impact procurement organization that develops as a strategic partner for the business. In this evolving context, we are recruiting a Lead Buyer Fleet & Transport who will help realize this transformation. You will report to the Cluster Manager Fleet, Transport & Technical and be responsible for operational and strategic projects in this category. Your Mission You will provide guidance, tactical support, and strategic advice to the entire organization on matters related to Fleet & Transport procurement. You will use market knowledge and Strategic Sourcing strategies when contracting suppliers. You comply with the Public Procurement Legislation and internal rules and procedures related to procurement. You negotiate and conclude these contracts by using the techniques of Strategic Sourcing in accordance with the Category Plans prepared by the Category Experts where applicable. Within the scope of Fleet & Transport are various domains of bpost: Rolling equipment, Energy, Fleet Insurance, Transport, amongst other projects and categories. You manage procurement projects of various sizes within the Category in cooperation with a cross functional team. Strategic Sourcing You work around the implementation of all aspects of the category strategy including setting up a strategic planning, a sourcing roadmap, and exercising stakeholder management for projects you are assigned on; You perform strategic sourcing for your (sub)categories with a focus on TCO optimization and a deep understanding of the needs of the internal customers and bpost targets; You are responsible for the implementation, management, and optimization of framework agreements and the execution of spot buys; You maintain supplier relationships for the realization of TCO optimization including the implementation of improvement plans of the supplier performance. Public Procurement Law You coordinate with your Cluster Manager to ensure that the implementation of your purchase is done in the most efficient way and in accordance with the Public Procurement Act as well as internal processes. Supplier and Customer Relations You advise, challenge, and support the internal customer in defining their needs, drawing up the budget, and planning their procurement project; You communicate fluently and proactively with the internal customer regarding all information they need in that context (Stakeholder management); You maintain relationships with suppliers, prospect the market, and evaluate existing suppliers in order to identify new opportunities for bpost within your procurement domain. Your Profil