Head of Procurement Applications & Spend Analytics at Brussels Airlines

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Business Controller

Zaventem, Belgium

Employee

About Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines is the national airline of Belgium with its home base at Brussels Airport. Our mission is to be the most reliable airline, making everyone feel at home. We are passionate about what we do, whether it’s on board, in an office, in the hangar or at an airport. Our people are recognized for always going above and beyond and for constantly challenging themselves.

Job objective

You will be part of a department which oversees the Company’s financial and business performance, in order to make sure Brussels Airlines achieves its financial targets, realizes profitable growth, and contributes financially to the Lufthansa Group. In particular the department focuses on xP&A powered by Anaplan, and next to that acts as an internal consultant for strategic and financial exercises, supporting the different Management layers of the company. You will be an assigned partner for dedicated business areas, which you will support and challenge in order to optimize performance and financials. Thanks to our company size and broad range of activities, these involvements can lie within many different areas, ranging between Commercial, Shared Services, and Operational. If you enjoy finding value in figures and analysis, are interested in business partnering, and are motivated to bring Brussels Airlines to the next level, don’t hesitate to apply to join our international team!

Main tasks & responsibilities

Business Controller

Contributing to move your divisional areas into the right direction by providing the necessary financial support

The function reports towards the Head of Controlling

Main activities

Monitoring the monthly and YTD results. This involves making a first analysis of the monthly result versus the plan, as well more advanced variance analysis. You are the first contact person in order to explain deviations and provide content to figures.
Coordinate and consolidate the planning cycle processes (budget, forecast, business plan) for your responsible areas. Challenge budget owners in case of non-desirable budget proposals. Work out planning initiatives with the business and the Anaplan model builders
Prepare descriptive and predictive (financial) reports for your business units, delivering the insights (e.g. sensitivity analysis) they need in order to take the necessary action and eventually final decision
Setting up company wide steering mechanisms via the available Analytical solutions (Anaplan, Tibco Spotfire, …)
Prepare, participate, and present in business performance review meetings together with the Management: discussion of results and relevant KPIs, presentation of deep-dive analysis, rest of year outlook, and discussion and agreement on next steps
Contribute to the optimized use of the different systems used in the department (ERP tool, financial planning tool, big data visualization tool), in order to assure an efficient way of working
Identify risks and opportunities in your areas, for example to increase bottom line results, and take actions upon in order to eliminate risks and push to realize opportunities
Ad-hoc financial analysis: profitability analysis of business units, carve-out analysis, investment analysis
Involvement in company and Controlling projects when relevant knowhow is obtained (examples: setting up indirect cashflow planning methodology, setting up cost saving programs, …)
Work on projects within the department in order to strengthen the services we internally deliver, as well make processes more efficient day after day

Lufthansa Group (LHG) Matrix Coordinator

Besides acting as a Controller for your divisions, you will act as the Coordinator for the LHG Matrix, which is running the financial settlement of an organizational matrix

Main activities

You represent Brussels Airlines in the various Matrix committees
In charge to make evaluations on the Matrix value for Brussels Airlines, which involves analysis on the costs and benefits of the Matrix structure
You make sure the necessary information flows from the Controlling department to the Central department, as well vice versa
Making sure the activities and to do’s linked to the matrix are well coordinated within the team. This means setting up timelines, as well following up on the timely delivery of processes and projects linked to the matrix

Your profile

University Degree in Economics or Business Management
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the area of Controlling
Tangible project lead experience (of any size), in particular the coordination of multiple stakeholders
Proven experience to leverage a tool or process in order to maximize business value
Corporate finance + accounting knowledge
Position required affinity for tools in order to fully utilize the tools made available, ranging from ERP (SAP), Anaplan, Excel, Spotfire, …
MS Office stack
Analytical mindset, together with drive for improvement required
High interest in process improvement, with an eye on sustainable solutions
Natural interest in business performance
Ability to diagnose, summarize, and act on complex issues
Able to tackle bigger projects within the department, or in cooperation with the business
Ability to work independent, and above all a natural team player
Clear communicator and presenter
Learning on the fly
Certain degree of assertiveness, able to settle conflicts when needed
Positive mindset and attitude, able to overcome difficult hurdles
Flexible and stress resistant
Fluent in English (must), any other language is a nice to have

What we offer

A flexible reward plan that allows you to optimize part of your salary;
A flexible work environment focused on activity-based working and home office possibility;
Travel benefits;
Company car or car allowance and/or public transport subscription;
Profit sharing;
Group insurance;
Company medical plan (optional);
Meal & eco vouchers;
Representation & homeworking allowance;
A spot in a very enthusiastic team & a great company to work for.

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Head of Category Management Consulting & Managed Services

Zaventem, Belgium

Employee

Are you ready to help shape the IT world of the Lufthansa Group in the Consulting & Managed Services team? As part of the "IT & Managed Services" division, we provide consulting services in areas such as strategy, IT, legal, HR and M&A. Be part of our team and ensure optimal conditions and stability in the supply chain!

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The Head of Category Management Consulting & Managed Services is responsible for the procurement of consulting services, including in the areas of strategy, law, taxes and employees.
Is responsible for purchasing "Consulting & Managed Services" with >250 mEUR p.a., includes contract management, supplier negotiations and supplier management for the "Commodities": Consulting & Managed Services, among others
Defines global commodity group strategy, cost savings and meets sustainability targets
Optimizes working capital, develops end-to-end strategies and ensures data-based decisions
Monitors supplier management, innovation, compliance and stakeholder communication
Establishes efficient and stable supply chains in terms of quality, cost efficiency and security of supply
Plans and monitors the budget and staff management

Your Profile

Be a role model and embody the values of LHG Procurement: appreciation, entrepreneurial spirit, sustainability and group optimization.
Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, business law, mathematics, strategy, project management
At least 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in negotiation-intensive roles; project management experience incl. agile methods
Knowledge of financial controlling
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Legal knowledge, especially in contract management
Know-how in working capital management incl. supply chain finance
Data analytics know-how
Neutrality and objectivity towards companies/Corporates
ESG know-how
Risk management know-how
High willingness to take on responsibility and willingness to make decisions
Strong cost awareness
Very good communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness
Ability to manage employees

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Head of Category Management IT Applications

Zaventem, Belgium

Employee

Are you ready to help shape the IT world of LHG in the IT Applications team? As part of the 'IT & Managed Services' division, we enable the provision of product groups such as Flight Operations, Revenue Management Systems and Sales Support. Be part of our team and secure optimal conditions and stability in the supply chain!

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The Head of Category Management IT Applications is centrally responsible for the procurement of IT services and IT applications for the Lufthansa Group
Is responsible for the strategic purchasing "IT Applications" with >400 mEUR p.a., includes contract management, supplier negotiations and supplier management for the "commodities": Operations, Network & Fleet Planning Systems, Sales, Revenue Management Systems, Business Intelligence & Data Warehouse
Defines global commodity strategies, cost savings and meets sustainability targets
Optimizes working capital, develops end-to-end strategies and ensures data-driven decisions
Monitors supplier management, innovation, compliance and stakeholder communication
Establishes efficient and stable supply chains in terms of quality, cost efficiency and security of supply
Plans and monitors the budget and staff management

Your Profile

Be a role model and embody the values of LHG Procurement: appreciation, entrepreneurial spirit, sustainability and group optimization
Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, business law, mathematics, strategy, project management
Several years of relevant professional experience in negotiation-intensive roles; project management experience incl. agile methods
Knowledge of financial controlling
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Legal knowledge, especially in contract management
Know-how in working capital management incl. supply chain finance
Data analytics know-how
Neutrality and objectivity towards companies/Corporates
ESG know-how
Risk management know-how-High: Willingness to take on responsibility and high willingness to make
decisions-Strong cost awareness-Very good communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness-
Ability to manage employees

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Head of Category Management Licenses & Data

Zaventem, Belgium

Employee

Are you ready to help shape the IT world of LHG in the Licenses & Data team? As part of the 'IT & Managed
Services' division, we enable the provision of product groups such as standard software licenses flight, airline
and aircraft data, as well as marketing, financial, sales and additional data. Be part of our team and secure
optimal conditions and stability in the supply chain!

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The Head of Category Management Licenses & Data is centrally responsible for purchasing standard IT licenses and data for the Lufthansa Group
Being responsible for the strategic purchasing "Licenses & Data" with >100 mEUR p.a., includes contract management, supplier negotiations and supplier management for the commodities: Standard Software Licenses, License-Maintenance and Subscriptions and Data
Defining global commodity group strategy, cost savings and meets sustainability targets
Optimizing working capital, develops end-to-end strategies and ensures data-based decisions
Monitoring supplier management, innovation, compliance and stakeholder communication
Establishing efficient and stable supply chains in terms of quality, cost efficiency and security of supply
Planning and monitoring the budget and staff management

Your Profile

Be a role model and embody the values of LHG Procurement: appreciation, entrepreneurial spirit, sustainability and group optimization.
Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, business law, mathematics, computer science, business informatics
Several years of professional experience in negotiation-intensive roles; project management experience incl. agile methods
Knowledge of financial controlling
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Legal knowledge, especially in contract management
Know-how in working capital management incl. supply chain finance
Data analytics know-how
Neutrality and objectivity towards companies/Corporates
ESG know-how
Risk management know-how
High willingness to take on responsibility and willingness to make decisions
Strong cost awareness
Very good communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness
Ability to manage employees

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Head of Category Management Regional Procurement Rest of World

Zaventem, Belgium

Employee

Are you ready to join our team to strengthen the sustainable competitiveness of Lufthansa Group by acting as a central point of contact for business units in the different regions of "Rest of World"? Be part of our team and play an essential role in realizing synergies for product groups such as Facility Management, Security Services and Station Support around the world!

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The Head of Category Management "Regional Procurement Rest of World" is responsible for the entire purchasing process chain outside DACHB in coordination with the corresponding Global Cluster
Management.
Is responsible for the strategic purchasing of the "Regional Procurement Rest of World" product group with a purchasing volume of >100 MEUR p.a., including contract management, supplier
negotiations and supplier management.
Is the key account for the regional Group companies for all purchasing-related matters.
Defines global product group strategy, cost savings and meets sustainability targets.
Optimizes working capital, develops end-to-end strategies and ensures data-based decisions.
Oversees supplier management, innovation, compliance and stakeholder communication.
Establishes efficient and stable supply chains in terms of quality, cost efficiency and security of supply.
Plans and monitors the budget and employee management.

Your Profile

Be a role model and embody the values of LHG Procurement: appreciation, entrepreneurial spirit, sustainability and group optimization.
Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, business law, mathematics, strategy, project management
At least 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in negotiation-intensive roles; project management experience incl. agile methods
Knowledge of financial controlling
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Legal knowledge, especially in contract management
Know-how in working capital management incl. supply chain finance
Data analytics know-how
Neutrality and objectivity towards companies/Corporates
ESG know-how
Risk management know-how
High willingness to take on responsibility and willingness to make decisions
Strong cost awareness
Very good communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness
Ability to manage employees

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Head of Category Travel Management & Mobility Solutions

Zaventem, Belgium

Employee

Are you ready to help shape the improvement of the passenger experience in the Lufthansa Procurement team? As part of the "Passenger Experience Procurement" division, we enable the provision of categories such as travel management, car rental, crew hotels, bus and cab transportation. Be part of our team and ensure optimal conditions and stability in the supply chain!

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The Head of Category Travel Management & Mobility Solutions is responsible for a purchasing volume of >200 MEUR p.a. and manages Lufthansa Group-wide procurement processes and teams of this category
Is responsible for strategic purchasing incl. supplier negotiations, contract lifecycle management and supply/business continuity as well as supplier management
Leads and develops employees at several Lufthansa Group locations
Defines global commodity group strategy, cost savings and meets sustainability targets
Optimizes working capital, develops end-to-end strategies and ensures data-driven decisions
Leads and oversees supplier management, innovation, compliance and stakeholder communication
Establishes efficient and stable supply chains in terms of quality, cost efficiency and security of supply
Plans and monitors the budget and negotiates large-volume contracts

Your Profile

Be a role model and embody the values of LHG Procurement: appreciation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and group optimum
Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, business law, mathematics, strategy, project management
At least 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in negotiation-intensive roles; project management experience incl. agile methods
Knowledge of financial controlling
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Legal knowledge, especially in contract management
Know-how in working capital management incl. supply chain finance
Data analytics know-how
Neutrality and objectivity towards companies/Corporates
ESG know-how
Risk management know-how
High willingness to take on responsibility and willingness to make decisions
Strong cost awareness
Very good communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness
Ability to manage employees

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Head of Procurement Applications & Spend Analytics

Zaventem, Belgium

Employee

Are you ready for a new challenge as a manager in Procurement at the Lufthansa Group? You will be responsible for the development and management of IT systems, setting up a data strategy and management, data analytics and identifying technological innovations that help to increase the overall value contribution of purchasing. Be part of our team!

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The Head of Procurement Applications & Spend Analytics is centrally responsible for Procurement Applications, Data Management & Data Analytics in Purchasing at the Lufthansa Group
Designing an IT roadmap for procurement, taking into account process requirements and digitalization
Selection, implementation and further development of Procurement IT applications for all Group companies and ensuring their operation
Overall coordination of data management, development and implementation of a data strategy and governance in Lufthansa Group Procurement
Implementation of data-supported decision-making tools and data-based analyses for Procurement
Provision of spend analytics, data-based identification of risks in procurement
Implementation of technologically innovative solutions for regulatory compliance
Stakeholder management and management of steering committees
Planning, budget monitoring and employee management

Your Profile

Be a role model and embody the values of LHG Procurement: appreciation, entrepreneurial spirit, sustainability and group optimization
Degree in economics, computer science, business informatics or similar
At least 6 years of relevant experience in IT application management, IT architecture and/or in a purchasing-related environment
Experience in the management of IT service providers
Moderation, communication and change management
Results-oriented way of working as well as high ability to deal with conflict and high resilience
Leadership and management experience
Neutrality and objectivity towards companies/corporations
Strong entrepreneurial thinking
High willingness to take on responsibility and willingness to make decisions
Strong cost awareness
High project management competence
Very good communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness
Ability to lead employees

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Head of Procurement Capabilities & Communication

Zaventem, Belgium

Employee

Are you ready to help shape the future of the Lufthansa Group in our team? As part of the Procurement Strategy & Performance Mgt. we drive topics such as HR, communication and change management and take the topics of learning, employee development, cultural development and communication to a new level!

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The Head of Procurement Capabilities & Communication manages internal procurement HR & communication topics: Learning, employee development, change management, culture &
internal/external communication.

Design of a Procurement competence model and the training portfolio derived from it, including further development and management.
Development of a communication strategy and establishment/coordination of internal/external communication measures including event management
Enhancement of "departmental branding" to sustainably promote the attractiveness of Procurement
Creation of relationship networks, talent formats and establishment of a talent pipeline
Establishment of change management and measures for cultural change
Implementation of knowledge management platform and scaling knowledge
Management, motivation and development of employees as well as budget and business activity responsibility

Your Profile

Be a role model and embody the values of LHG Procurement: appreciation, entrepreneurial spirit, sustainability and group optimization
Degree in business administration, communication sciences, journalism, human resources, psychology or similar
At least 5-7 years of relevant professional experience (e.g. change management, crisis management, communication, training, personnel development)
Excellent knowledge of project management/PMO
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Results-oriented work ethic with the ability to resolve conflicts
Strong entrepreneurial mindset
High willingness to take on responsibility and willingness to make decisions
Strong cost awareness
High project management competence
Very good communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness
Ability to lead employees

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Head of Procurement GDS & Payment

Zaventem, Belgium

Employee

Are you ready to help shape the IT world of LHG in the Global Distribution Systems & Payment Services
team? As part of the 'IT & Managed Services' division, we enable the provision of product groups such as
Global Distribution Services and Banking Services. Be part of our team and ensure optimal conditions and
stability in the supply chain!

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

The Head of Procurement GDS & Payment is centrally responsible for the procurement of Global Distribution Services, payment services and insurance services of the Lufthansa Group
Is responsible for strategic purchasing "GDS & Payment" with >500 mEUR p.a., includes contract management, supplier negotiations and supplier management for the commodities: Distribution
Services (GDS), Payment Services and Insurance Services
Defines global commodity group strategy, cost savings and meets sustainability targets
Optimizes working capital, develops end-to-end strategies and ensures data-based decisions
Monitors supplier management, innovation, compliance and stakeholder communication
Establishes efficient and stable supply chains in terms of quality, cost efficiency and security of supply
Plans and monitors the budget and staff management

Your Profile

Be a role model and embody the values of LHG Procurement: appreciation, entrepreneurial spirit, sustainability and group optimization
Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, business law, mathematics, strategy, project management
At least 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in negotiation-intensive roles; project management experience incl. knowledge of agile methods in financial controlling
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Legal knowledge, especially in contract management
Know-how in working capital management incl. supply chain finance
Data analytics know-how
Neutrality and objectivity towards companies/KGs
ESG know-how
Risk management know-how: high willingness to take on responsibility and willingness to make decisions Strong cost awareness Very good communication and negotiation skills and assertiveness Ability to manage employees

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Business Controller

About Brussels Airlines

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Main tasks & responsibilities

Your profile

What we offer

Head of Category Management Consulting & Managed Services

Head of Category Management IT Applications

Head of Category Management Licenses & Data

Head of Category Management Regional Procurement Rest of World

Head of Category Travel Management & Mobility Solutions

Head of Procurement Applications & Spend Analytics

Head of Procurement Capabilities & Communication

Head of Procurement GDS & Payment