Lead Buyer (m/f/n)

Department: Finance & Controlling – Procurement | Location: Merl | Contract: CDI | Job Requisition N°19700

Your tasks 

•    You develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for the assigned material groups
•    You build and maintain an effective communication with all relevant stakeholders on the assigned material groups and provide guidance on procurement process
•    You will be the point of contact to manage the communication and relationship with external vendors in a transparent and compliant way
•    You build and maintain expertise and market intelligence in the assigned material groups
•    You coordinate invitations to tender for public and non-public market in collaboration with our teams 
•    You will assist in setting up specifications and issuing invitations to tender in accordance with internal procedures and/or European directives
•    You will manage all aspects of public tender procurement as projects, including preparation, issuance, evaluation and award of vendors ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
•    You publish invitations to tender on the PMP platform for public procurement contracts and monitor requests to participate and the deadlines set by the European directives
•    You will evaluate bids, negotiate prices, select qualified suppliers and monitor orders
•    You set up contracts and orders for suppliers and handle complaints
•    You will negotiate supply agreements 
•    You contribute to the development and consolidation of the current and future supplier base and maintain excellent business relationships with these partners

Your profile

•    You hold a university degree in Purchasing/Logistics, Engineering or similar
•    You have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role 
•    You have a good knowledge of public procurement procedures 
•    You are customer-focused and have good negotiating skills
•    You have a genuine interest in technical issues
•    You are committed, rigorous and results-oriented 
•    Perseverance, initiative and team spirit are your hallmarks
•    You are fluent in French, German and English. Knowledge of Luxembourgish is an advantage

What we offer

•    Join a Group that actively shapes the energy transition in Luxembourg and the Greater Region
•    A multicultural and international working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion
•    A competitive salary with additional benefits (e.g. pension plan, additional health insurance, free parking, company restaurant, meal vouchers, etc.)
•    Continuous learning and development career path adapted to the needs of each employee
•    A hybrid working model, including the option to work remotely and 34 days of paid leave per year

For external applications, a recent copy of the police record will be requested if you are invited for an interview.