Project Procurement Manager

Location: Antwerp, Belgium (Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite & 2 days/week WFH)

Languages: English

Contract duration: until 30/09/2025 with extension possibility

Job Description

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

• Set the project procurement strategy for projects estimated at 1-20 MLN euros.
• Set the project strategy at stage gate 3, based on the full procurement list of the project (tender packages, bidders list, schedule, budget, roles and responsibilities).
• Interact with the PM (Project Manager) and other internal stakeholders to obtain consensus on the project procurement strategy.
• Deliver on schedule and cost objectives of the project related to Procurement, regularly report status on project variance and schedule risks.
• Drive for a strong commercial process, as well pro-actively in the project procurement strategy, as during TBE (multiple qualified bids) and final negotiations.

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities

• Present the project procurement strategy to the own hierarchy, the CRM (Capex review Meeting) and the project Steerco (where required).
• Ensure correct implementation of tools, processes and standards throughout the project.
• Manage the EPCm procurement and contracting staff, and ensure adequate mobilization.
• Resolve critical expediting and claim issues, pro-actively manage risk.
• Control the need-to-pay process and resolve any issues.
• Have a clear overview of the project cash flow situation and requirements.
• Document all contract award decisions as per corporate guidelines, based on a transparent risk assessment related to HSE, Schedule, Quality, Contract and Commercial aspects.
• Collaborates in internal and external audits.
• Manage vendors & contractors onsite, analyse the potential risk and recommend actions to mitigate the problems from construction (EHS, manpower, logistics ).

Required Skills

• Experience with SAP ARIBA
• Procurement Capex Experience
• Procurement experience
• Strong commercial & legal knowledge
• MS Office package