Aankoper
Core
Procurement professional shaping purchasing policy and professionalizing processes for an innovative organization in the research sector.
Role type
Senior Procurement Buyer / Purchasing Manager
Builds
Sustainable supplier relationships and optimized procurement processes
Domain
Research sector / Public or knowledge-driven organization
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, contract management, market research, supplier relationship management, process improvement, policy structuring, digitalization of procurement, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Experience in public/semi-public/knowledge-driven organizations, knowledge of public procurement legislation, ERP or specialized procurement systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate full procurement lifecycle from needs analysis to contract follow-up, research market and select suppliers based on price/quality/reliability, conduct commercial negotiations considering total lifecycle cost, advise internal departments on purchasing options, build long-term supplier partnerships, ensure compliance with procurement procedures and legislation, monitor market trends to improve conditions and processes, take initiative to structure and digitize purchasing policy
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level, independent contributor