Strategic Buyer Works (Brussels, BE, 1000)

Function

Elia is playing a key role in the energy transition. As the Belgian transmission system operator (TSO), it is responsible for the reliability and sustainability of the high-voltage grid while also facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources and cross-border interconnections.

Would you like to help contribute to the energy transition?

The Works Procurement Team at Elia Group is looking for a driven buyer for cable and line works to join our dynamic team in Belgium.

The Elia Group Procurement Team is based in Brussels and also at the 50Hertz head office in Berlin. The department is playing a crucial role in the construction of Elia and 50Hertz grid infrastructure and, by doing this, contributing actively and directly to the energy transition. More specifically, the Works Team is responsible for the strategic procurement of contracts for the performance of works on the energy grid. This includes:

• electrical and civil engineering work in the high-voltage substations;
• works on the pylons for our high-voltage lines;
• works for our underground cable connections.

As the Strategic Buyer, you will have the following tasks:

• Managing the entire procurement process, including market publication, tender analysis, negotiations, tender evaluations and the awarding of projects;
• Taking the lead in the setting up of tendering procedures;
• Defining and implementing project procurement strategies based on your market knowledge;
• Working side by side with passionate colleagues and internal experts to understand the needs of our projects and align them with the market;
• Building expertise (both market and technical knowledge) within your category to contribute to the 'category strategy' that will determine the direction taken by this category in the (medium) long term;
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to identify improvements and opportunities.

Also:

• Sharing your market and category knowledge with other internal stakeholders when negotiating contractual terms;
• Supporting the project teams or contract managers with the commercial and contractual follow-up of projects in progress. This includes: monitoring and negotiating additional costs charged and ensuring that the contractual terms are met (quality, planning, safety, etc.);
• Building sustainable relationships with contractors, in close collaboration with the Supplier Manager;
• Liaising with your counterpart at 50Hertz (Berlin, Germany) to share insights.

Your Profile

• You have a Master's degree in a technical or commercial field, or have experience in a technical-economic background;
• You are able to work autonomously but believe in the importance of a team;
• You have strong communication skills and are analytical, persuasive and not afraid to question the status quo;
• You are proficient in Dutch and French and have a good knowledge of English.

Experience in the following would be an advantage:

• Procurement;
• SAP and/or Ariba;
• Project management;
• MS Office and/or Power BI.

Offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
• Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
• Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
• Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
• Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

Léon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussels + homeworking in part.