Procurement Officer (M/F/D)

Are you passionate about procurement and eager to work at the intersection of high-tech innovation and sustainable development? Look no further!

For one of our clients, a major public research institute based in Luxembourg driving innovation in advanced materials, IT systems, and environmental science, we are looking for :

Procurement Officer (M/F/D)

Tasks \& Responsibilities :

• Order \& Purchase Management: Process purchase requests and place purchase orders with suitable suppliers while ensuring strict compliance with internal procedures and procurement rules.
• Sourcing \& Supplier Identification: Identify appropriate suppliers, proactively contact them, and request quotations within the defined scope.
• Negotiation \& Offer Analysis: Challenge supplier offers on price, lead time, and conditions. Analyze purchase requests, quotations, and proposed contracts to ensure quality and full conformity.
• Follow-up \& Coordination: Ensure active follow-up of purchase requests and orders, including continuous coordination with suppliers and handling delivery delays or rescheduling.
• Stakeholder \& Vendor Relations: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Advisory Role: Act as a key contact point for employees on all procurement matters, providing guidance on purchasing procedures, policies, and best practices.

Requirements:

Hard Skills

• Procurement Expertise: Strong understanding of the end-to-end purchasing process.
• Software: Proficiency in SAP is required.
• Languages: French (C1 level / fluent) and English (B2 level / fluent).

Soft Skills

• Organization: Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Mindset: Customer-oriented mindset with a strong service approach.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external partners.
• Autonomy: Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision while handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Randstad attaches great importance to equal opportunities. We recruit candidates on the basis of their skills, regardless of their age, sexual orientation, nationality, religious beliefs, gender, disability, etc.

Ready to take up this new challenge? Do not hesitate to apply for this vacancy. We look forward to meeting you!