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To strengthen our Procurement Team, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of Procurement Manager for CO2.
As Procurement Manager for CO2 for Lhoist Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) projects you will lead service sourcing strategies for CO2 capture, onshore and offshore transport plus geological storage.
The role will provide significant opportunities to impact present and future initiatives aiming at developing across Europe the Lhoist “CO2 ecosystem” through the procurement of high value services such as:
The CO2 capture
The CO2 onshore transport by pipeline, trains, barges
The CO2 hub services typically on ports such as Dunkerque, Rotterdam or Wilhemshaven
The CO2 offshore transport by ship or pipelines to geological storage (or utilization sites)
The CO2 geological storages
You will:
Lead negotiations for the above services
Conduct complex negotiations for long term contracts tied to significant investments
Typically engage with Oil & Gas, major infrastructure and shipping companies
All the above in a context of National and European funding schemes, Emission Trading Scheme and a to be developed European CO2 ecosystem
Start immediately with projects awarded by EU funding programs and/or Lhoist self funding programs in Belgium, Germany, France and UK
Next to the above duties, you will also be expected to:
Closely collaborate with the Lhoist Group technical and manufacturing team, the CO2 Group project managers and all the key stakeholders from the Lhoist European divisions
Generate value in delivering compliant, on time and on quality contract agreements
Job Qualifications:
A master’s degree in engineering with business administration being a plus
Minimum 5 years of professional procurement experience in service purchasing; proven assertiveness and demonstrated credentials in negotiations, contract management, supplier relationship management and procure to pay processes
Strong interest in the industry decarbonation with experience in the area of energy; industrial gases being a plus
Fluency in English with French being a plus
Open-minded, enthusiastic and flexible (CO2 is a developing context)
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to vendor sites or plants and offices
Adherence to the highest ethical standards
Title, location and reporting line:
Title: (Senior) Service Procurement Manager depending on incumbent experience
Location: ideally Belgium Limelette, Lhoist Group headquarters. Other locations possible depending on incumbent location and experience
Reporting Line: procurement Carbon Capture Category Director
About Lhoist:
The Lhoist Group is a family owned company with a continuously growing global reach.
Lhoist develops high quality solutions from the finest natural mineral resources. Our carbonates, oxides and specialty products bring essential functionalities to customer processes.
Driven by a passion for excellence and innovation, our employees’ diverse knowledge and cultural backgrounds constitute the strength of the Lhoist group.
Visit Lhoist.com to know more about us.
