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Nouvall Engineering Services is specialized in project support for the (petro) chemical, IT and maritime industry. We provide expertise in the field of Engineering, Project Management, Maintenance, Shutdowns, Construction and Safety.

• Manage the total procurement process (prequalification, RFQ, bid comparison, negotiations, award, expediting, close-out). • Ensure timely supply of all required materials, equipment, spare parts, raw materials and services to operate and maintain the new assets. • Ensure all framework agreements and contracts are in place for Operations and Maintenance. • Back-office procurement and facilitate the P2P process in SAP. • Bring best value in TCO to the assets, drive for cost reduction, guarantee supply and optimize working capital. • Participate in scope definition for equipment, materials and services. • Challenge demand appropriately and critically review requisitions, specifications and scope. • Conduct market research and source the market for best opportunities, partners and alternatives which fit for purpose. Identify and recommend new suppliers that can offer commercial and/or technical advantages to the Company to mitigate risks. • Screen and evaluate suppliers based on quality, service, reliability, safety, energy performance and efficiency, production and distribution capabilities, availability, solvency, reputation and history. • Solicit and follow up bid proposals. • Analyze quotations, prices and commercial conditions and set-up a commercial bid comparison. • Coordinate the evaluation process and interfaces with other disciplines. • Lead negotiations to secure best commercial terms in accordance with the technical specifications and (project) requirements to ensure best value for the assets. • Benchmark prices and commercial conditions to determine competitive price setting. • Prepare and issue purchase orders. • Ensure on time deliveries by adequate expediting. • Develop and execute action plans to optimize stock levels in coordination with technical departments and supply warehouse. Ensure on time stock replenishment without any shortage to secure supply and business continuity. • Evaluate and monitor supplier performance. • Develop, implement and execute contract (renewal) strategies. • Lead the contractor qualification process and coordinate HSSE evaluation. • Negotiate or renegotiate and administer frame agreements and contracts. • Evaluate and monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes. • Resolve complaints and determine corrective actions in case of defective materials or unacceptable performance. • Ensure in-depth knowledge of the global, regionaland local outline agreements which are in place

• Engineer, bachelor or master degree in science, business and/or economics. • Seasoned and experienced procurement specialist specialised in equipment , material, bulks procurement. • Your are familiar with working in a fast-paced environment • You have knowledge of the major Belgian suppliers. • Minimum 5 to 10 years of work experience in the (petro-) chemical sector required. • Previous experience in TAR mandatory • IT skills: SAP MM, MS Office. • Fluent in Dutch and English (verbal and written). • Excellent negotiation skills. • Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building. • Excellent business and commercial sense. • Good analytical skills.

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Nouvall Engineering Services is specialized in project support for the (petro) chemical, IT and maritime industry. We provide expertise in the field of Engineering, Project Management, Maintenance, Shutdowns, Construction and Safety.