Description : Project Procurement Coordinator

We Are Renewables is currently looking for a Project Procurement Coordinator for one of its customers active in the offshore wind industry. In this role you have to ensure that all the procurement knowledge is available and clear to all project members (e.g processes, tools, expertise). You will also have to take the lead of an internal Cross Functional Team that includes different disciplines (Engineering, QHSE, Legal, Finance and Tendering, among others).

Your responsibilities :

- To be the link between the project team and the procurement department;
- To follow and apply the procurement methodology and templates as defined by the Group Procurement Director;
- To leverage available framework agreements made by Category Managers;
- To be responsible for strategic sourcing of items outside the defined categories within procurement dept with focus on TCO optimization;
- To execute medium value spot buys;
- To coordinate procurement activities for (an) assigned project(s);
- To organize the procurement kick-off meeting and regular procurement follow-up meetings with the project team;
- To draft the Project Procurement Plan (containing i.e. roles & responsibilities, approval flows, Project Procurement List, etc.);
- To be the owner of the Project Procurement List, follow up (e.g. timing, budget) and take action when necessary;
- To guide the Local Purchase Representatives;
- To keep up with the setup of the transactional procurement channels either via HQ or locally;
- Ensuring timely involvement of the relevant Category Managers;
- Ensuring the procurement procedures and processes are being followed using the right systems & tools.

Desired skillset :

- To hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Dredging or Marine Engineering;
- Preferably 3 years of experience with procurement within large (installation) projects;
- The experience and ability to lead a team;
- Advanced level in Excel;
- Numerate and analytical;
- Willing to work in the office and abroad, at project sites;
- You are fluent in English both spoken and written.
- To be an excellent team player and a good communicator, able to deal with different levels, both internal and external.

This job is only open to applicants in the possession of an EU passport.

Start:                    ASAP
Location:             Belgium
Contract:             Permanent staff position