Capex Buyer (Dutch / English)

As a Strategic Procurement Capital Contracted Specialist, the consultant leads capital sourcing projects for this Pharma client between Antwerp & Brussels and others in the network.

The service includes procurement activities in all kinds of Engineering activities, production and packaging equipment, construction works and capital service activities.

The consultant works with suppliers and internal partners, such as Global and Local Engineering, to create maximum value and reduce risk for the Pfizer sites.

The consultant manages long-term relationships with suppliers and develops mechanisms to hold suppliers accountable for their performance and deliverables.

In addition, the consultant ensures cost savings through competitive bidding, conducting negotiations and analyzing market trends for the categories under your responsibility.

Develops and enhances procurement's relationship with internal customers to proactively identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement or reduce risk and cost.

Collaborates with the global Category Strategy Manager (CSM) in the development of category strategies.

Responsible for the timely implementation of those strategies by leading and participating in cross-functional teams.

In this project, the consultant provides services to the Category Strategy Manager of Puurs (Belgium) as part of the Global Indirect Service organization.

The services are part of a team that enables the Puurs (Belgium) plant and other sites to deliver projects in a quality and timely manner.

Experience – Must :

• Economic university degree or bachelor degree with relevant first capital procurement experience (minimum 3 years)
• Engineering background or degree is also an option as it mostly involves technical procurement
• Action oriented and problem solver
• Considerable stress resistance
• Strong negotiator / Commercial feel
• Good communicator and networker
• Contract management / legal knowledge
• Able to work as an individual and contribute effectively with your performance as part of a team

Fluent in Dutch & English (oral and written)

Nice to have