Procurement Manager

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Coreso, a dynamic and fast-paced company at the forefront of the European energy landscape? As a Regional Coordination Center (RCC), Coreso plays a crucial role in coordinating high-voltage electricity flows for European Transmission System Operators (TSOs), ensuring the security of electricity supply on a regional basis.

 

Your new career in Coreso 

Coreso is a dynamic and fast-paced company situated in the heart of the European district in Brussels. We are currently seeking a Procurement Manager with strong expertise in IT sourcing and public procurement. 

In this role, you will support and guide the organisation in its procurement initiatives: evaluating needs and risks, designing procurement strategies, and ensuring compliant and efficient procedures. You will own the procurement framework, drive strategic sourcing decisions, and ensure transparent, consistent procurement practices aligned with Coreso’s strategic objectives. 

 

Let us give you a preview of your future mission!

As our Procurement Manager, you are a hands-on buyer with strong knowledge of public procurement activities and demonstrated experience in IT-related sourcing. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• PROCUREMENT GOVERNANCE & FRAMEWORK Own and steer Coreso’s procurement framework, including policies, templates, and procedures. Ensure alignment with public procurement regulation and internal governance. Drive consistent application of procurement processes across teams.

• STRATEGIC SOURCING & ADVISORY Advising the business on markets, sourcing options, tender approaches, and preferred outcomes. Translate business needs into suitable procurement strategies and procedures. Ensure early involvement of procurement in high-impact initiatives.

• PROCUREMENT OVERSIGHT & EXECUTION (IT & CORPORATE SERVICES) Manage and oversee public and private procurement procedures for IT and corporate services. Validate tender strategies, evaluation methodologies, and award rationales. Ensure documentation quality and compliance throughout procurement activities.

• CONTRACT & SUPPLIER GOVERNANCE Contribute to contract structuring, negotiation principles, and lifecycle management. Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual compliance. Anticipate contract renewals, extensions, and optimisation opportunities.

• STAKEHOLDER ENABLEMENT & ALIGNMENT Act as the organisational reference point for procurement practices. Reinforce stakeholder understanding of procurement roles, constraints, and processes. Support teams in navigating procurement complexity while maintaining compliance.

• REPORTING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Provide structured procurement insights and reporting to management. Identify maturity gaps and drive targeted improvement initiatives. Contribute to Coreso’s Quality Management System (ISO 9001).

What are we looking for?

• University degree (Master) or equivalent through experience. 

• 8+ years of experience in a procurement role with strong knowledge of indirect categories, specifically IT. 

• 5+ years of experience in public procurement. 

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. 

• Excellent communication skills, both assertive and structured. 

• Empathy and maturity to build trust at all levels. 

• Oral and written proficiency in English.

 

Why Join us ? 

• A full-time permanent contract in a stable, multilingual, and international environment.

• We provide competitive salary package complemented by extra-legal benefits e.g., insurance, mobility solutions, pension plan, 35 holidays/year...

• We offer remote work policy to support a healthy work-life balance (60-40% office – home)

• Our offices are in the heart of the European district of Brussels, easily accessible by public transport.

• Fun activities throughout the year like after-works, teambuilding's and more

If you are excited about becoming an integral part of our team and driving positive change in the energy industry, we look forward to welcoming you to Coreso. Join us on this thrilling journey and seize the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.

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The role requires adherence to internal information security policies and procedures, in line with the organisation’s ISO standards.