The procurement department of a government organization faces an immense task to ensure national security. As a tactical buyer, you are a key player contributing to the acceleration within a procurement center of a logistics command. You will realize complex, often international procurement processes and European tenders for strategic goods and services. You work from project to project, always with a different team and a different procurement strategy.
In this role, you are responsible for commercial and contractual aspects and act as a central point within multidisciplinary teams.
What you will do. Your work starts with understanding the demand and inventorying the needs of internal clients. You advise them on feasibility, possible alternatives, and the most suitable procurement strategy.
- Tender Management: You take the lead in procurement activities, establish the procurement strategy, conduct market orientations, and determine selection and award criteria.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: You lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams, safeguard commercial interests, and ensure a process where legality, integrity, and speed are central.
- Contract Formation & Management: You draft agreements, conduct (international) negotiations, and ensure watertight contractual documentation. After award, you monitor the correct execution of contracts and adjust where necessary.
- Market & Analysis: You research public sources and gather information about suppliers to identify risks and exploit opportunities, ensuring the organization optimally aligns with the market.
What they ask To be successful in this role, you are a strategic connector with decisiveness. You possess a high degree of independence and integrity. You dare to think outside the box and firmly hold onto your vision, even when it becomes complex. You communicate clearly and effortlessly engage others in your narrative.
- A completed HBO education (or demonstrable HBO work and thinking level).
- Demonstrable experience with preparing and executing European tenders and drafting tender documents.
- Knowledge of and experience with SAP M&F is a strict requirement.
- Experience with procurement tools, specifically Negometrix, is required.
- Demonstrable experience in conducting (inter)national negotiations and consultations with governments and companies.
- Experience in working in and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act.
Practical
- A security screening is part of the process.
- Dutch nationality is required.
- A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a condition.
- A background check, including criminal records and financial matters, may be part of the selection procedure.
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