I manage the suppliers and contracts for the core electrical equipment of Elia’s and 50Hertz’s grid, in line with Elia Group objectives and business plans. That makes this job interesting for me: The Elia Group Procurement Team is located partly in Brussels, partly at the 50Hertz Headquarters in Berlin. The department plays a key role in the delivery of a qualitative, cost-effective and on-time grid infrastructure for both TSOs. Besides the contract negotiations, the Purchasing department of Elia Group is responsible for the management and daily follow-up of its projects, contracts and suppliers. As Contract and Supplier Manager (m/f/d), I represent the Elia Group at the supplier and represent the supplier within the Elia Group. I am the bridge between suppliers and internal stakeholders: On the one hand, I actively manage the client-supplier relationship for the Elia Group’s strategic electrical equipment suppliers and on the other hand, I proactively follow my internal stakeholders (mainly the project departments) for either substation projects or overhead line projects. I see my responsibility in ensuring that projects are being carried out as planned, always following the intention to build long term and trusting relationship with suppliers, solving problems and developing future-proof strategies in an uncertain market environment. My tasks: · I’m in permanent contact with my key suppliers, organize meetings, visit the factories and strategic site/projects, · At the same time, I understand the needs of my internal stakeholders (mainly the project department) and take an active part in achieving that projects stay on time, · My strong analytical thinking skills and high orientation towards solutions help me to ensure the proper execution of the contracts by the suppliers in conformity with the contractual terms and conditions in the interest of the projects, · By applying my understanding of diverse perspectives, I act as a first point of contact within Elia Group for suppliers and for various internal stakeholders (Project Leaders, Experts, …), · With my affinity for and high skills in negotiations, I conduct some tendering activities and reach reasonable agreements in case of changes, disputes, unforeseen situations or claims, · I guarantee the continuous improvement process via return of experience and create opportunities as well as win-win situations, · I bring in my distinctive sense for quality in onboarding new suppliers, e. g. in pilot projects together with relevant internal stakeholders, and thus ensure the quality of products and procedures across the entire supply chain. My skills: · Master’s degree in a technical-commercial or engineering field or an economics background with strong interest for technical aspects and projects (or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience), · At least basic experience in contract management, account management, or strategic procurement, · Fluent German and English skills (at least B2), · Openness to travel occasionally to suppliers’ factories (in Europe), to our work sites all over the 50 Hertz grid and to our headquarter in Brussel. Not a must, but advantageous: · Experience in turn-key (EPC) projects. Flexikompass - so flexibel ist diese Stelle · Arbeitszeit: 37 Wochenstunden (Vollzeit), · Flexible Arbeitszeiten mit Langzeitkonto zur Unterstützung Ihrer Work-Life-Balance, · Die Zahl der Gleittage ist nicht begrenzt, · Keine Kernarbeitszeit, · Mobiles Arbeiten (auch von zuhause) möglich.
Contract and Supplier Manager (f/m/d) (Supply-Chain-Manager/in)