Buyer - Constructions

At BESIX ambitious construction and engineering projects are part of everyday life. But people come first. That means investing in your well-being, helping you grow and giving you the space to shape your career in your own way.

As a leading Belgian multidisciplinary group, we bring together expertise in construction, real estate development and concessions. Since 1909, we have grown from a local construction company into an international group of approximately 10,000 employees, representing more than 80 nationalities in over 25 countries. Today, we remain proud of our local work, as well as our international projects, which take us across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australia.

We do not just invest in projects; we invest in people. Because our people's well-being and development are the foundation of everything we build together. However monumental a project may be, it ultimately still comes down to human decisions. Colleagues who tackle complexity together. Who notice the crucial details, stand shoulder to shoulder when it matters and always support one another. That is how complex projects truly succeed.

Ready to be part of major projects? Discover what your next job at BESIX could look like.

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As a  buyer , you support an optimal, controlled and timely procurement process in consultation and collaboration with the project team. You focus on obtaining the most economical price for Works, Supplies and Services, taking into account scheduling, technical requirements, risk management and QHSES. You work closely with the project teams and report to the Head Buyer.

Responsibilities

• You independently organise procurement within an assigned scope.

• You are involved in the entire procurement process, from strategy and requests for quotation through to the signed agreement and administrative completion.

• You advise the project team on procurement-related matters.

• You work closely with a multidisciplinary team (design, construction planning, finance, legal, Group Procurement Category managers, …).

• You inform the project team about market opportunities and challenges.

• You hold discussions with potential subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.

• You prepare requests for quotation based on input from the team.

• You compare prices and quotations from both a financial and a technical perspective.

• You organise clarification and negotiation meetings.

• You guide the decision-making process.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the construction sector.

• Proven experience in procurement and contract negotiations.

• Good understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract administration.

• Strong knowledge of civil works: concrete, reinforcement, subcontractors formwork/reinforcement, posttensioning, formwork,…)

• Fluent in Dutch  both written and spoken and good knowledge of English.

• Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented mindset, with strong organizational and communication skills.