Public Procurement Consultant

In this role, you will guide public procurement processes for government and private clients, ensuring compliant, efficient tenders and supplier selection. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop procurement strategies, monitor policy adherence, and build client capacity. The position offers impact by improving transparency, aligning procurement activities with client goals, and leveraging data-driven insights. This opportunity suits professionals eager to shape public sector transformation within a global consulting platform.

• Collaborate with government agencies and both public as private organizations to develop effective procurement strategies
• Assess current procurement processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and transparency
• Develop and implement public procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives
• Conduct market research and analyse procurement needs to identify potential suppliers
• Evaluate and select appropriate (public) procurement methods and processes
• Manage procurement timelines and budgets to ensure efficient and effective procurement activities
• Monitor and enforce compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Stay up-to-date on changes in public procurement laws, regulations, best practices
• Advise clients on compliance requirements and help them navigate complex regulatory frameworks
• Work together with legal department to ensure compliance to current and upcoming legal regulations and legislation
• Have understanding of different tendering procedures applicable in the public tendering environment
• Assist clients in drafting comprehensive requests for public tenders according to public procurement regulations
• Draft list of requirements for public tenders
• Write proposal specific weighted evaluation, selection & awarding criteria
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on meeting the selection criteria
• Evaluate and award contract to supplier(s) based on the weighted scoring on the awarding criteria
• Review and evaluate vendor proposals and provide recommendations for vendor selection
• Draft list of KPIs and SLAs in order to perform contract management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Monitor vendor performance and address any issues or disputes that may arise
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for client staff to enhance their procurement knowledge & skills and increase the organization’s procurement maturity level
• Provide guidance on procurement best practices and techniques

• Master degree in applied economics/law/engineering/computer science/statistics/econometrics/…
• 3 to 6 years’ experience within a consultancy firm or governmental institution
• Knowledge in public tendering procedures (including strategies, obligations, rules, obligations and threshold amounts)
• Outstanding team player and good communication skills
• Analytical mind, exploring options and able to synthesize into conclusions
• Autonomous, dynamic, result oriented, rigorous and committed
• Strong interest in data and AI-related topics and ability to build expertise in these areas
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus
• Willingness for temporary assignments abroad; knowledge of Belgian and international legislation would be a plus

• team player
• communication skills
• analytical thinking
• public tendering procedures
• procurement strategies
• regulatory compliance