Procurement officer (minimum 2-3 years experience)

placeAnderlecht calendar_month 

We are looking for a flexible, curious, and analytical Procurement Officer to reinforce our client's Procurement Marketing & Selling EU team to support a period of significant growth and transformation.

Whether you are a junior professional (2–3 years of experience) or a more seasoned expert, your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is key. You will support a major 360° vendor review program and contribute to category strategies across multiple European markets.

Joining a non-hierarchical, dynamic team, you will collaborate with Legal, Finance, and our Center of Procurement Excellence to drive value in therapeutic areas such as immunology and rare diseases.

Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days/week on-site)
Duration: April – end of September
Contract: Consultancy or Freelance
Work location: Anderlecht
  • key responsibilities

Your activities will evolve alongside the project's needs, ensuring a diverse and challenging daily routine. Your core mission includes:

  • Sourcing Excellence: Leading RFI/RFQ activities, evaluating proposals, and executing category strategies.
  • Vendor Management: Supporting the 360° vendor review program to optimize our supplier landscape and strengthen relationships.
  • Data & Performance: Preparing spend analyses and price comparisons to support high-level negotiations and Finance tracking.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with Legal for contract drafting and with internal stakeholders (Therapeutic Areas) to gather requirements and ensure compliance.
  • Sustainability & Innovation: Contributing to sustainability assessments and ensuring green criteria are embedded in our sourcing DNA.
  • Operational Support: Ensuring excellence in processes, tools, and dashboards to maintain a high standard of procurement involvement.
  • qualifications

The "Essentials":

  • Experience: Solid background in (in)direct procurement, ideally within Marketing & Sales categories.
  • Negotiation Power: Proven track record in negotiating commercial terms and managing complex contracting processes.
  • Analytical Mindset: Proficiency with procurement tools and the ability to translate spend and performance data into actionable insights.
  • Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to manage stakeholders across different cultures and functions.
  • Mindset: A collaborative, "can-do" attitude and the agility to adapt to a non-hierarchical, rapidly changing environment.

The "Nice-to-Haves":

  • Experience within the Pharmaceutical industry or working with marketing/communication agencies.
  • Familiarity with Sustainability frameworks and embedding ESG criteria into sourcing.
  • Knowledge of broader European supplier markets and additional languages.

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