Bedrijfsomschrijving
BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary BESIX Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.
In 2023, the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 3.4 billion. BESIX has about 12,000 employees active in 25+ countries with more than 80 different nationalities.
Vacatureomschrijving
We are looking for a Junior Category Specialistwithin the BESIX Procurement Department based in Brussels.
You will report and assist a Global Category manager Steel Structures in driving and implementing strategic planning and category management in your own perimeter. This role secures up-to-date market knowledge and defines category strategies. Together with your manager you will learn and be responsible for sourcing, negotiation and overall supplier management for large volumes and/or complex categories in the construction industry.
Key responsibilities:
1. Support development and implementation on Procurement strategy on designated categories and provide input to the Global Category Manager when developing the purchasing plan.
2. Be responsible for strategic sourcing (SSM) on designated categories with focus on TCO optimization.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams with focus on early involvement of business & functional stakeholders.
4. Support competitiveness with Tendering teams.
5. Support synergies and cost reduction identification and application within BESIX Group and the procurement network.
6. Identify and deliver cost reduction (Tendering & Execution) on designated categories and projects.
7. Support innovation capture with vendors and promote inside relevant businesses.
8. Define preferred vendors, manage vendor relationship and update preferred vendors - list.
9. Initiate, negotiate, manage and promote vendors’ framework agreements at BESIX Group level.
10. Support project execution for BESIX Construction and Regionals with adapted strategic inputs.
11. Develop supplier relationship with global / regional key suppliers in order to realize TCO optimization.
12. Define and execute (for global / regional categories).
13. Manage vendor performance feedback and adapt BESIX vendor strategy.
14. Drive a regular market screening to adjust Vendor panel development.
Functie-eisen
15. You have a Master degree in engineering or economics or any other relevant domain.
16. A first work experience or internship in procurement is a plus.
17. You are really interested in Procurement and have a curiosity towards the construction industry.
18. You are fluent in Dutch and/or French with a good professional level in English.
19. You are willing to work from our HQ in Brussels (1200).
20. You have a strong analytical mindset and you are eager to learn.
21. You have a teamwork mindset.
22. You want to become a skilled negotiator who know his/her way around a Procurement agreement.
23. You are not afraid to take on responsibilities and are familiar with strategic thinking and innovation.
24. You are willing to travel on site to meet and develop strong collaboration with Project teams across BESIX.
Aanvullende informatie
A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.
Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.
We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.
Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.
Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:
25. An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, child care, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …);
26. Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
27. A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions)
28. Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;
29. The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.