Procurement Manager @ Perpetum Smart Energy Solutions - Eke
Client description
Founded in 2007, Perpetum Energy has become a key player on the market of industrial decarbonization. In recent years, Perpetum Energy has grown by more than 30%.
They have built some of the largest decarbonization projects in Belgium and the market is quickly extending within Europe, into Africa and beyond.
The keys to their success are undoubtedly independence and agility. These give Perpetum leverage to bring a refreshing approach to the market, focusing purely on the interests of our client, without any conflicts of interest.
Perpetum focusses on electrical decarbonization solutions. They seamlessly integrate renewable energy (PV, wind), storage solutions and e-mobility solutions. They provide added value in every step of the value chain for renewable energy.
To strengthen their existing operations, we are looking for a procurement & sustainability manager.
Job description
You lead and manage Perpetum’s supply of products and services. You strategise to find the most cost-effective deals and suppliers, so the company can continue to invest in growth and people.
• You ensure that the business purchases the goods and services that will best help them achieve their goals;
• You manage the company’s entire supply portfolio and implement category management strategies;
• You collaborate with all departments to ensure clarity of the expectations of the company; you act as point of contact between the company and the external vendors;
• You follow market developments and approach and assess vendors in order to select the most suitable vendors;
• You negotiate contracts with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms;
• You put in place framework agreements and you order goods/request quotations in accordance with these framework agreements;
• You examine and test existing contracts and framework agreements; you monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met;
• You design and deliver PerPetum’s ESG risk mitigation and sustainability ambitions, ensuring buy-in from relevant stakeholders both internally and externally;
• You ensure that the ESG / sustainability function enhances business performance through rigorous ESG risk management and supports PerPetum’s business development;
• You ensure internal policies, controls and measurement systems are in place, in line with industry best practice and SFDR requirements, to support ESG risk mitigation and sustainability efforts;
• You lead on educating colleagues on ESG / sustainability matters and support with helping colleagues understand the role they play in delivering PerPetum’s sustainability ambitions;
• You analyze data and report key functional metrics to the Management Committee;
• You prepare control strategies, and you build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Profile
• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration;
• You boast at least 5 years of work experience as a procurement manager, ideally in the renewable energy sector or in industrial electricity;
• You have a certain knowledge of electricity, AC with Medium or High voltage;
• You have knowledge of contract law and contract administration;
• You are an absolute ambassador in Corporate Social Responsibility, including Environmental Social Governance;
• You communicate well with all stakeholders, verbally and written; you are able to produce clear documents;
• You have outspoken negotiation skills and you build strong networks;
• You show initiative and problem-solving skills;
• You are able to effectively plan, organize and implement;
• You develop a vision and innovative ideas to achieve our procurement goals;
• You are hands-on, open minded, curious, smart and interested. An out-of-the-box thinker able to connect and convince.
• You easily take ownership and spot opportunities / room for improvement.
• You have good working skills in French, Dutch and English.
Offer
• Perpetum offers you a challenging environment and a varied position with lots of responsibility, the necessary space and a high degree of autonomy.
• You will be part of an organization with an open atmosphere, where your contribution is vital.
• You will be given the opportunity to achieve your team results and to further develop your talents.
• The scale-up phase offers you limitless opportunities – on top of that you will be part of a company with unique DNA, they work tailor-made towards their clients with emphasis on delivering pure quality.
• You directly contribute to a better world!
• In addition, you will receive a competitive salary package, with a company car and numerous extra-legal benefits such as profit-sharing.
Contact
Nick Vermeulen | nick@purson.be | 0032 491 13 35 79
Technical Buyer @ SMAPPEE - Harelbeke
Client description
Smappee is an award-winning Global Specialist in Energy Savings that offers their customers the tools to put Energy Costs under control with the next generation of smart Energy management.
Smappee’s future-proof Energy management uses State-of-the-art technology to visualize your energy consumption on a per circuit basis, understand your power quality and integrate the data into your building management system. The system not only provides a large amount of highly valuable, actionable data but also allows IoT enabled control. Smappee is the perfect match for Energy Reduction and Conservation projects.
The company is headquartered in a new energy neutral cleantech hub ‘Snowball’ in Belgium. Smappee has a local representation in the US and in Australia, the Middle East, the UK and South Africa to service key markets locally.
Job description
- You have a ‘green hart’ and you believe in renewable energy.
- You manage the buying process for a given set of goods, materials and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
- You prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.
- You apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.
- You manage problems and schedule changes, and you ensure these changes are reflected within the ERP-systems (ODOO).
- You contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.
- You research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
- You research and evaluate existing and new suppliers.
- You explore alternate sources for goods and materials. (packaging, cabling, casing, chips, …)
You ensure a continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations. - You monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
- You will closely work together with 2 purchasing colleagues (1 for operational & non-technical purchase & 1 for logistics & warehousing) – you will report to the R&D-manager.
- You build bridges between SMAPPEE & local ‘maatwerkbedrijven’ to optimize production.
Profile
- You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree and have proven purchasing experience, preferably within a technical or manufacturing environment.
- You have strong technical knowledge and understanding of business processes, components, and supply chain management.
- You are highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
- You have a developed a strong knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
- You can express yourself fluently in Dutch and English.
- You have good knowledge of ERP programs and strong computer skills, including advanced Excel skills
- You feel good in a flexible environment where you get the opportunity to work independently.
- You show a good feel for electronics and possess the urge to want to keep on developing yourself
- You have a ‘green hart’ and you believe in renewable energy.
- You are adaptable, open, direct, dynamic, action oriented and talkative.
Offer
- You will work in a horizontal structure with colleagues with a start-up mentality.
- So, not 9-to-5 but a good work-life balance: limited commuting due to the ideal location along the E17, flexible working hours and lots of teambuilding activities.
- You will be offered a remuneration according to experience, completed with extra-legal benefits such as meal vouchers, eco vouchers, health insurance, group insurance and holidays supplemented with ADV days.
- You will be working in a brand new, high-tech building with ample parking space, bicycle storage, electric car chargers, fitness and its own restaurant.
- You will land a job where you can truly contribute to a better planet! Ecology & innovation!
- You will be part of a strong performing and fast growing company (currently 50p) – with short communication lines & room for input/initiative.
- Variation & multitude of challenges are a given.
Contact
Nick Vermeulen | nick@purson.be | 0032 491 13 35 79
