John Cockerill, enablers of opportunitiesDriven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security, and installing essential infrastructures.Its offer to businesses, governments, and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With over 6,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of €1,046 billion in 2023 in 29 countries, on 5 continents.To support the procurement of its Hydrogen activities and projects, John Cockerill Hydrogen (JCH2) is looking for a:Advance Procurement Lead Buyer for Product H2Your New CompanyJohn Cockerill Hydrogen is a leader in the Green Hydrogen Industry, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainable solutions. As part of our mission, we are expanding our procurement department to support our rapidly growing project needs. Our core focus is on the strategic sourcing of goods and services essential to our operations.Your New RoleAs a Product Lead Buyer, you will play a critical role in defining and executing the worldwide sourcing strategy for the product you’ll be responsible for. In this context, you will personally play a key role in managing the strategic component category and animate a network of category buyers acting worldwide for this Product. You will work closely with our engineering and project teams to secure the necessary materials and services, ensuring they align with both technical specifications and business requirements. Last but not least, you will be responsible for proposing a strategic approach to the market through innovation and/or close partnerships with key partners providing strategic components.The complete cost of the product will have no secret for you, and you will play a pivotal role in its improvement.This role demands a proactive approach with all stakeholders to meet budget, quality, and project timelines; but also to convince them of your strategy and to follow through.You will be part of a dynamic team where collaboration, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach are key to achieving success.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Responsibilities:Develop and implement sourcing strategies for your designated product/service categories, aligned with company priorities.Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to drive procurement objectives.Identify and evaluate new suppliers in collaboration with key internal stakeholders.Rationalize the existing supplier database for efficiency.Negotiate and establish long-term framework agreements with key suppliers in line with corporate procurement policies.Ensure supplier performance meets ISO 9001 standards and regularly assess their capabilities.Set up KPIs to continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance.Project and Operational Responsibilities:Collaborate with our project teams and engineering teams to develop tender packages, identify suppliers, and ensure alignment with technical specifications.Negotiate pricing, assess negotiation margins, and secure cost-effective solutions for materials, equipment, and services.Prepare and present comparative analysis for decision-making and initiate purchase orders.Renegotiate contracts during project execution to optimize costs (TCO/TCP).Oversee the issuance of purchase orders by local buyers, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards.Highlight procurement gains at the end of each project to improve future performance.What You'll Need to SucceedA minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, preferably as a lead buyer or category manager in an international industrial environment.A Master's degree in Engineering and Procurement is mandatory.Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier qualification, and strategic vendor management.Expertise in drafting and negotiating supplier agreements and framework contracts.Strong negotiation and analytical skills.High ethical standards and integrity.Excellent cross-functional leadership abilities, with the capacity to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills, adaptable, pragmatic, and assertive when necessary.Proficient in English (oral and written), with the ability to negotiate complex agreements in English.Competent in SAP, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Power BI.This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to take on a critical role within a dynamic, forward-thinking company.Apply now and become part of a team that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence in procurement!John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment.Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!
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