IT Buyer - Public Procurement (Brussels) M/F/X

Your role

• You intervene as a buyer with a resolutely operational approach, supporting business and IT teams, in order to define, structure, and execute purchasing procedures compliant with public procurement regulations.
• You act as a true business partner, in liaison with internal teams, legal functions, and suppliers, to guarantee results that are both high-performing and compliant.

Your responsibilities

• Define and implement IT purchasing strategies (software, SaaS, IT services, hardware)
• Support internal teams in the formalization of requirements
• Translate business needs into robust and compliant market documents
• Manage public procurement procedures from A to Z (publication, analysis, award)
• Conduct supplier negotiations at local and international levels
• Structure contracts (scope, pricing, SLA) in collaboration with the legal department
• Guarantee compliance with internal rules and public procurement legislation
• Manage supplier relationships (SRM), including escalations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing practices

Your profile

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in IT purchasing
• Proven experience in public procurement (Belgium or Europe)
• Mastery of end-to-end purchasing procedures
• Expertise in IT sourcing (software, SaaS, services, outsourcing)
• Experience in multi-stakeholder environments
• Ability to work autonomously and hands-on
• Excellent analytical, structuring, and communication skills
• Good command of Dutch and English

Key skills

🧠 Analysis and problem-solving 💬 Clear and structured communication 💡 Result orientation and pragmatism ¿¿ Sense of compliance and rigor 🧩 Ability to evolve in complex and regulated environments