Supply Chain Officer

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Streamline the supply chain process for Minerva Design & Build

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- Streamline and implement the MINERVA supply chain process within SCK CEN context
– Ensure implementation of existing SCK CEN procedures in the MINERVA program;
– Cooperate with business partners (Purchasing, Legal) and stakeholders within the MINERVA program to optimize this process, focusing on quality and efficiency;
– If needed, provide additional work instructions specific to MINERVA and coach/ train Minerva program members in the execution of their role.
- Provide support and consultation for developing project supply chain strategies and conducting market research.
- Prepare proposals for supply framework agreements in selected areas; Closely collaborate with Purchasing and Legal for establishing and implementing such agreements.
- Define and manage warehousing solutions for externally supplied goods.
- Collect planning inputs from project teams and, together with Purchasing, decide upon optimum planning of the MINERVA tender pipeline; Monitor execution and take initiative to anticipate/ resolve potential issues.
- Participate in negotiations and take lead for resolving issues with suppliers.
- Consult with MINERVA cost controller and quality manager on financial/ quality aspects.
- Define and set-up the framework for asset management in MINERVA.
- Put asset management into practice in the MINERVA program.

Profiel

- MSc (or similar through experience), preferably in engineering sciences.
- Have at least 5 years of experience in the following areas
– supply chain management (strategies, planning, execution), preferably in the context of large engineering projects in a technological/ research environment;
– issuing/negotiating technical specifications and delivery terms & conditions;
– follow-up and coordination of the execution of procurement contracts;
- Have at least 5 years of experience in the set-up and use of asset management tools and processes.
- Experience with the Belgian legislation on public tendering is a strong asset.
- Fast learner with the ability to quickly familiarize with high-tech environment.
- Strategic thinker, combined with strong organizational and implementation skills, able to approach the matter at hand with a broad perspective, including all aspects (contractual, technical, executional).
- Hands-on mindset with a strong sense of urgency.
- Excellent in oral and written communication.
- Express (him / her)self fluently in English, and in Dutch or French, both orally as in writing.

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