Contract Manager

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid - 2 days a week at the office)

Duration: Until End of 06/2026 with possible extension

Language: French, Dutch, English

Job Description:

Service description:

objectives:

• To ensure the proper execution of the projects conform the contract
• To act as Key Account Manager for the suppliers of his category and for our internal stakeholders (Program Managers, Project Leaders, Experts, )
• To lead the negotiations and reach reasonable agreements in case of unforeseen situations or claims
• To guarantee the continuous improvement process via return of experience
• To create opportunities and win-win situations
• Each CSM manages categories of electrical equipment being either High Voltage equipment, Low Voltage equipment or Linear Assets equipment (cables and overhead lines).

Key responsibilities:

• In charge of the management of the suppliers' relationships for its categories of equipment (through regular status meetings, suppliers and/or factory visits)
• Support to the internal stakeholders on suppliers-related topics
• Contract administration & contract change management
• Contract Risk management (risk assessment and implementation of mitigation measures if required)
• Contract Performance management & Management of contract claims
• Documentation/Archiving
• Reporting

Additional requirements:

Mandatory:

• Master in a technical-commercial field with real interest for technical aspects and projects or equivalent knowledge acquired with experience.
• Excellent knowledge of English as it is the team's communication language (min B2)
• Excellent level of either French or Dutch. Good knowledge of the other language.
• Medium seniority
• Min 5 years of experience in stakeholders management, contract management, category management, account management, strategic procurement, procurement
• Experience within the industry / energy sector
• Fluent and assertive (not agressive) communicator
• Like taking initiatives and appreciate taking responsibilities
• Solution-driven
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Defend the company's interest and your own point of view
• Ready to travel (few times a year) to the suppliers' factories (in Europe) or to our work sites (Substations)

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of the energy market