Senior ICT Buyer – Public Procurement & IT Sourcing

Our client, a leading organization in the transport and infrastructure sector, is looking for a Senior ICT Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement files in a complex and regulated environment. This role involves overseeing the entire sourcing lifecycle for technology solutions while ensuring compliance and driving value for the project.

Responsibilities: Manage ICT procurement dossiers from intake and market exploration to contract award and follow-up. Optimize and monitor procurement activities within ICT domains focusing on Total Cost of Ownership, quality, and service levels. Ensure strict compliance with public procurement legislation in collaboration with legal and finance departments. Implement procurement strategies and drive continuous improvement within ICT sourcing processes.

Negotiate commercial and financial conditions and evaluate supplier performance regularly. Support and challenge internal stakeholders during tender and negotiation trajectories.

Requirements: 8+ years of relevant senior-level experience in procurement within complex or technical environments. Proven experience in ICT procurement covering hardware, software, services, and licensing. Extensive knowledge and practical experience with public procurement legislation and open tenders. Background in managing technical procurement dossiers and complex financial/legal negotiations. Master’s degree or equivalent professional background.

Strong analytical skills and ability to align diverse stakeholders. Proficient in MS Office and affinity with SAP, Ariba, or Icertis. Fluent in Dutch and English with good knowledge of French.

Nice to haves: Experience working within highly regulated or critical infrastructure sectors. Previous experience using SAP Ariba for tender management.

Offer: Start date 21 September 2026. Duration 3 months (initially until 31/12/2026). Work regime full-time. Location Zaventem. Working model hybrid. Contract open to both permanent employees and freelancers.