Procurement COE Sustainability Risk And Compliance Specialist

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

I. Purpose of the Role

As a Procurement COE Supplier Management Specialist, you will work in the global sustainability, risk and compliance team, part of the Procurement Center of Excellence (COE).

The purpose of this role is to provide central expertise on sustainable low-risk and compliant procurement, leading global initiatives and supporting category teams to take relevant action with their supplier base.

II. Roles and Responsibilities

• You lead global projects supporting our supply chain sustainability ambition.
• You are the subject matter expert (SME) for sustainable procurement, supporting category teams to identify and execute sustainability initiatives.
• You monitor the supply chain sustainability landscape, identifying, prioritising and leading the response to new and upcoming needs (external and internal).
• You follow-up the execution of supplier sustainability processes (e.g. Conflict minerals, SCoC, REACH, supply chain due diligence) and incorporate supplier sustainability requirements into our digital supplier onboarding/management process together with our supplier onboarding SME.
• You train procurement teams on our approach and processes surrounding sustainable procurement.
• You continuously look for opportunities to improve on our current approach.
• You are the expert on supplier sustainability data and support to build streamlined reporting and data flows.
• You support and track the timely closure of procurement-related observations.
  
  

III. Skills & Competencies

• Bachelors degree preferred or similar through experience.
• Project management skills and track record in project implementation.
• Champion of change, flexible and adaptable.
• Excellent communication (incl. presentation skills), active listening and collaboration skills.
• Prior procurement and/or supply chain sustainability experience is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Analytical and data savvy.
• MS Office (Excel, ppt., etc.)
  
  

IV. Whats in it for you?

• To have the opportunity to make a real impact on the sustainability risk management, and compliance across Bekaerts supply chain, working across all procurement categories and regions, as well as with various other departments throughout the company.
• You grow, we grow…. better together. Bekaert offers a broad range of continuous development opportunities.
• A competitive salary with benefits
• Hybrid working system with flexible hours
  
  

Be bold and take the leap!

Were looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers

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