Procurement Expert (Non-IT Categories) - External Consultant H/F/X

Beschrijving van het bedrijf

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs around 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports annual sales approaching $3 billion. Through our global distribution centres in North America, Asia and Europe, we provide our customers with strategic technology and business transformation solutions, enabling them to operate as leaders in their fields. Since the official acquisition of VOLT in September 2023, INNOVA has boosted its capacity to provide effective staffing solutions across a range of industries and skill areas, including IT & Telecoms, Digital Entertainment, Engineering, Finance and Life Sciences.

Beschrijving van de functie

🚀 We're Hiring: Procurement Expert (Non-IT Categories) - External Consultant
📍 Location: Belgium (Hybrid)
📅 Start Date: ASAP
📆 Duration: Until end of January (Maternity Leave Coverage)
💼 Type: Freelance / Consultancy
 
 

🌟 Context

To strengthen the Procurement team of our client operating in the banking sector, we are looking for an experienced Procurement Expert to step in during a maternity leave.
This role plays a key part in a high-transformation phase, including the rollout of new procurement tools and increasing business demand. You'll be instrumental in ensuring continuity, driving change, and supporting stakeholders across the organization.
 
 

🎯 Your Mission

As a Procurement Expert, you will take ownership of non-IT categories and contribute to both operational excellence and strategic initiatives:
🔹 Lead sourcing initiatives across:

• Professional Services
• Marketing
• HR
• Operations Services
• Facility Management

🔹 Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while managing risk & quality
🔹 Drive end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
🔹 Negotiate contracts, SLAs & framework agreements 🤝
🔹 Partner with internal stakeholders on procurement needs
🔹 Ensure compliance & strong contract management
🔹 Monitor and improve supplier performance 📊
🔹 Support adoption of new procurement tools & change initiatives
 
 

👤 Your Profile

💼 Experience

• Medior/Senior level
• 3-6 years in procurement (consulting = big plus)
• Strong exposure to non-IT categories

🛠? Skills

• Excellent negotiation & influencing abilities
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset
• Contract management expertise
• Understanding of procurement risk management
• Proficiency in Excel & procurement tools
• Solid RFx experience

🤝 Soft Skills

• Action-oriented & results-driven
• Strong stakeholder management
• Comfortable navigating complex environments
• Team player with natural leadership
• Autonomous & adaptable ?

 
 

🌍 Languages

• Native French or Dutch + professional level in the other
• Fluent English

Taalvaardigheden

• Engels (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Schrijven : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Lezen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Spreken : Vaardig - (C1)

• Frans (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Schrijven : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Lezen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Spreken : Vaardig - (C1)

• Nederlands (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Schrijven : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Lezen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Spreken : Vaardig - (C1)

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