Job description

As a manager, you will act as an intermediary between the internal customer of the Saint-Luc University Hospitals and its various suppliers. You analyze and manage your internal customers' purchase requests by applying the rules and laws relating to public procurement.

In accordance with institutional procedures, you will manage the preparation and execution of public contracts for which you are responsible, in conjunction with your internal clients.

You work closely with support departments (legal, finance, logistics, etc.) and suppliers.

Your main activities are:

Public Procurement Management :

Analysis of internal and external needs
Design and follow-up of purchasing procedures
Drafting of specifications
Evaluation of offers and negotiations
Monitoring of contract performance

Supplier Evaluation & Process Improvement:

Organization of annual supplier evaluations
Recommendations for Relationship Optimization
Proposals for improvements to tools and procedures

Profile

Knowledge and know-how :

Knowledge of public procurement procedures
Experience in managing clients (internal or external)
Very good writing skills
Oral and written knowledge of Dutch and/or English is an asset
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Organizational skills (planning, market organization, coordination,...)
Customer Focus and Problem Solving
Ability to negotiate

Soft skills :

High level of professionalism
Adaptability, versatility
Integrity
Autonomy and team spirit
Adherence to institutional values
Participate in the good collaborative atmosphere of the department

Why apply?

An attractive salary package: transfer of your valued seniority in the function, additional salary higher than the minimum rate of the joint committee in the event of irregular performance, end-of-year bonus
A varied and exciting role in a state-of-the-art working environment
28 days of annual leave
A friendly, multidisciplinary and meaningful atmosphere
Access to a wide range of training courses for the continuous development of your skills
Career opportunities in the context of internal mobility
A wooded site easily accessible (public transport or free parking) with local shops and services (food, pharmacy, school, nursery, holiday areas)
Advantages granted by many shops and suppliers, sport at reduced prices
Numerous activities and initiatives to support and motivate our employees
A hospital committed to sustainable development