Senior Buyer (M/F/X) at ENGIE Belgium

Welcome to ENGIE Belgium! Every day, we work together to develop efficient energy solutions to build a carbon-neutral future. Join us in our mission to create a sustainable world!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Buyer to join our procurement division at European Maintenance Support (EMS) & Flex Gen North in Belgium. As a Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our local procurement services add significant value to our business partners.

Your Mission as Senior Buyer :

In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing Business Partner Satisfaction and ensuring Compliance: Achieving overall satisfaction and cost reductions while adhering to governance and INCOME rules. This includes conducting daily purchasing activities professionally, respecting governance rules, meeting internal customer expectations, and maintaining close contact with Business Partners for early involvement in assigned files.

Your Key Responsibilities as Senior Buyer :

• Needs Analysis and Optimization: Analyze and optimize procurement needs as assigned by the Head of Purchasing.
• Business Partner Engagement: Maintain continuous contact with internal business partners to anticipate their procurement needs.
• Procurement Process Execution:
  • Ensure proper setup of purchase requests and orders.
  • Identify potential suppliers and organize consultations.
  • Conduct tenders, negotiate terms, and implement contracts.
  • Apply Group’s rules, Health, Safety, Sustainable Development policies, and Ethics standards.
  • Document savings according to Group’s rules.
• Meetings and Support: Participate in status and team meetings, support local supplier management activities, and facilitate issue resolution with Accounting and Business.

Your Profile as Senior Buyer :

• Experience/Diploma:
  • University degree in Engineering or Economics (preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of relevant procurement experience, especially in technical projects and Framework Agreements for Works & Services.
  • Technical background (by diploma or experience), preferably in power generation domains.
• Technical/Business Skills:
  • Solid procurement knowledge (negotiation, supplier & contract management, governance, P2P-processes).
  • Proficiency in STAR (SAP).
  • Knowledge of power plant environment (processes, principles & main equipment) is a plus.
• Behavioral Skills:
  • Proactive, interactive, positive attitude, and structured approach.
  • Ability to work in complex team project organizations.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Team player with resilience to stress.
• Languages:
  • Fluent in Dutch and good knowledge of French
  • Full proficiency in English 
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• Additional Skills:
  • Understanding of the power generation business and local supply markets.
  • Strong safety and environmental awareness.

Our proposal for you as Senior Buyer :

• Growth Opportunities: A challenging job with opportunities for growth and purposeful initiatives.
• Training & Development: A wide range of training and development opportunities.
• Attractive Remuneration Package: Competitive base pay, bonus scheme, extralegal benefits (lease car or mobility budget, lunch vouchers, store discounts, pension savings scheme, hospitalization and medical insurance).
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time position with the possibility to work a couple of days from home.
• Inclusive Environment: Be part of a dynamic and caring organization committed to wellbeing, inclusion, and diversity.

Workplace : Main location in Brussel's area, travel required as necessary in any Belgian thermal power plant 

Function Level:

Hay level 14-15, depending on experience.

Your HR contact : béatrice.bogaerts@engie.com

Join us at ENGIE Belgium and be a part of our journey towards a carbon-neutral future! 🌍

MORE ABOUT US

To become a leader of the carbon-neutral transition in Belgium, ENGIE masters all professions related to the energy sector: from energy production to consumption optimisation, from research and innovation to the maintenance of the most complex installations, from engineering to the construction and implementation of projects. Our 7,000 employees in Belgium are building a better future for our planet.
A better future for all of us!