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Your responsibilities
We are looking for a Purchasing Manager for our IT Applications Procurement team. This team manages strategic software related procurement projects. The purchasing manager is the internal business partner for all stakeholders in the procurement file.
Tasks & Responsibilities
You build, develop and implement a procurement strategy (category plan) for the software category in close collaboration with the business lines and the IT department. Therefor, you keep in mind the strategy of the Proximus Group, market knowledge, as well as operational, technical and legal requirements.
You manage complex software procurement files from beginning to end, in close collaboration with the business units and IT teams (cross functional teams). Your goal is to create value for Proximus, to contribute tot he growth of the company and to manage risks.
You provide guidance on the procurement procedure and negotiate with suppliers, respecting the Proximus rules and regulations.
You manage the relationship with your most important suppliers (Supplier Relationship Management) and monitor their performance, aiming to create value for Proximus.
You maintain a constructive relationship with the different procurement teams, business lines, technical teams and suppliers.
Your profile
- You have a master degree and have a proven track record of at least 5 - 10 years in purchasing in a high technological environment.
- You are by preference trilingual (Dutch, French, English);
- You can demonstrate experience in managing and motivating project teams, and are a real team player.
- You are able to develop and drive stategies in collaboration with the internal customer.
- You have strong analytical skills and experience in managing complex procurement projects
- You are a good communicator and negotiator, and you are result oriented.
- You negotiate contracts, taking into account several dimensions.
- You are able to manage risks and treat confidential information. You hold ethics in high esteem.
We offer
At Proximus you have the possibility to shape your own future and the digital future of our customers. We offer you:
- Our digital workplace, which assure you a better work-life balance
- A nice and varied salary package including insurance, a mobility plan of your choice, telecom and other benefits.
- The opportunity to build your own career and your development thanks to a continuous learning environment and the exhaustive offer of our Proximus Corporate University.
