Description
Procurement Consultant
Brussels, Belgium
Euros per day
A Government Client are looking for a Procurement Consultant to join their organisation. Procurement, is responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement and contractual aspects related to a specific portfolio of goods and services required for the organisation, while ensuring the required quality and standards as well as legal compliance and adherence to the organisations financial and procurement regulations.
Essential:
*have at least 3 years' procurement and contracting experience, which must include at least 2 years of experience as buyer, category manager, or procurement manager in services, non-manufacturing, or public sectors;
*have strong people management, coaching, influencing and leadership skills;
*have demonstrable problem solving, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills;
*possess very good verbal and written communication skills;
*have excellent contract drafting skills;
*have experience in contemporary strategic sourcing processes commonly used by best-in-class organisations, particularly in non-manufacturing and public sectors
*have demonstrated experience in using current sourcing and procurement technologies (eg e-sourcing, E-procurement, spend analysis, contract management systems, etc.)
*have advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
*possess strong negotiation and contract management skills
*possess strong analytical skills
Desirable:
*extensive experience or formal training in procurement for government or international organisations;
*experience in the use of Oracle E-business Suite (EBS) in general and more particularly with the use of Purchasing, Sourcing, and Procurement Contracts applications of Oracle EBS;
*experience with the use of MS SharePoint or similar collaboration sites;
*experience or professional certifications in project management
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.