Aankoper
Core
Procurement professional shaping purchasing policy and professionalizing processes within the research sector.
Role type
Senior Procurement Buyer / Category Manager
Builds
Sustainable supplier relationships and optimized procurement processes
Domain
Research sector / Public sector procurement
Required skills
Strategic negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, market research, contract management, supplier selection, process improvement, compliance with public procurement laws, stakeholder advisory
Preferred skills
Experience in public/semi-public/knowledge-driven organizations, knowledge of public procurement legislation, ERP or specialized procurement systems
Technologies
MS Office, ERP systems, specialized procurement software
Responsibilities
Coordinate full procurement lifecycle from needs analysis to contract follow-up, conduct market research and select suppliers based on price/quality/reliability/sustainability, negotiate commercial terms considering total lifecycle cost, advise internal departments on purchasing options, build sustainable supplier partnerships, ensure compliance with procurement procedures and legislation, monitor market trends to improve conditions and processes, initiate digitalization and restructuring of purchasing policy