Building and Civil Engineering Procurement Officer

Function

As Building and Civil Engineering Procurement Officer you will play a central role in the procurement process for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. Within this organisation, based in the region Mechelen, you will play a key role in managing procurement files from start to finish, whilst always keeping budget, planning and quality in mind. You will work closely with project managers, project engineers and suppliers. You will ensure that materials and services are delivered on time and correctly. Drawing on your expertise, you will help develop sustainable and innovative solutions, always driven by a results-oriented approach.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Drawing up and managing quotations and purchase orders, in accordance with the specifications, bills of quantities and plans.
• Seeking to optimise the choice of suppliers and products, with the aim of achieving the best value for money.
• Assessing and maintaining good relations with existing suppliers, whilst continuing to seek out new alternatives.
• Working with internal teams and external parties to successfully deliver projects.
• Monitoring and updating a structured procurement plan, tailored to various business activities.

Profile

They would be delighted to welcome an experienced professional with the following qualities:

• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in a procurement role within the construction sector.
• Ideally, a construction-related qualification, with knowledge of materials and techniques being an advantage.
• Sharp insight and excellent communication skills that enable you to build trust within teams and with suppliers.
• A born negotiator, with the powers of persuasion and strategic insight to turn deals in your favour.
• Fluency in Dutch and French, Knowledge of English is an asset.
• The ability to work with attention to detail, without losing sight of the overarching objectives.

Organisation

This Belgian construction company employs around 300 people and has a strong in-house workforce. It carries out a wide range of construction projects and is known for its focus on quality, craftsmanship and a practical, no-nonsense approach centred on collaboration.

Offer

You are at the heart of what we do, and we reward your contribution with an attractive package:

• A competitive salary, supplemented by non-statutory benefits such as meal vouchers and a company car.
• A full-time contract of indefinite duration, with flexible working hours (40-hour week), allowing you to 12 ADV days accumulates per year.
• Collective construction industry holiday (three weeks in July and two weeks in December) and six additional days off to be taken at your convenience.
• An open corporate culture, focused on collaboration, initiative and respectful communication.
• A wide range of training opportunities to support your personal and professional development.
• An opportunity to help build sustainable and innovative projects as part of a forward-thinking team.