Procurement Category Specialist Capital

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, at Bekaert we believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. Our ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move. And to always do this the Bekaert Way – safe, smart, and sustainable.

With a heritage of more than 140 years, we continue to strengthen our core competencies that have made Bekaert a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies. Today, we also apply our expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 27,000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 7 billion in combined revenue in 2022, we're looking for someone like you to join our team!

Why join us?

• Personal Growth – Let us help you unlock your full potential
• Pioneering – Join us to challenge the impossible
• Creativity - Discover possibilities beyond steel
• Purpose – Drive progress for our planet and people
• Diversity – Together, we create change

Purpose of the Job

The Project Procurement Specialist shall perform assignments related to the procurement of goods and services including but not limited to purchases of process equipment, components, packaging, and construction services required at Bekaert Facilities and negotiation and implementation of global/regional agreements. The role will be called on to support projects primarily in the European Region but may be called on to support project in North and South America, Asia. The incumbent shall work within the framework of each category/project with multi-disciplinary team (maintenance, project engineering, IT, legal, finance, etc.) to deliver an optimized solution from the cost, TCO and risk standpoints to the manufacturing plants and project engineering team. The individual must have strong communication skills and project management skills with a background in manufacturing operations, procurement, or engineering.

Your Role
1. Strategy Development & Implementation 
- Work proactively with the business to dimension the needs to the business/project and develop procurement plans that leverage our strategies to meet all expectations
- Ability to research and identify capable vendors or contractors
- Construct, present, and promote CapEx project specific procurement strategy to foster the goal of delivering the project “on time, on budget”
- Initiate selection and approval of new vendors
- Develop innovative sourcing alternatives to inject competition and mitigate risk in goods and/or services
- Provide market insights to other members of the procurement team, interact functionally with site buyers as well as global technical goods / technical services strategic buyers

2.Management
- Manage and work closely with EPC and EPCM contractors, working with their multi-disciplinary teams
- Provide support to the project team in contract administration, cost controls, change order management, etc.
- Assist project teams in defining project scope (functional definition, value analysis)
- Proactively identify value creation opportunities for internal customers, sourcing globally
- Maintain files and communicate non-conformance issues internally and with vendors

3.Procurement exectution
- Negotiate, develop, manage engineering and procurement contracts for mechanical, civil, I&E disciplines as well as major process equipment for plant production
- Preparation of paper or electronic RFQs
- Communicate, follow-up and maintain the commercial agreements in his/her portfolio
- Collect, analyze, and assure quality and accuracy of the spend analysis and KPI in the portfolio

Your Profile
1. Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline
2. 3-5 years of professional experience in procurement, engineering or project management required
3. Ability to work in a matrix organization
4. Strong analytical skills
5. Strong communication skills and project management skills with a background in manufacturing operations, procurement, or engineering.
6. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
7. Knowledge of SAP purchasing and maintenance modules
8. Strong computer software knowledge (Excel, Word, Access, Google Applications, MS Project)
9. Ability to travel approximately 25%
10.Excellent English listening, speaking and reading ability

Will you dare to take the next step?

Join us to unlock your full potential AND have a true impact in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers