Chakib Bouzid

Freelance procurement professional specialized in strategic sourcing, public procurement within special sectors, and contract management. I support organizations in creating sustainable value by structuring and optimizing procurement processes in regulated environments, ensuring governance, compliance and measurable results.

Senior Category Buyer at Brussels Airport Company (2024-01 – Present)

• Lead buyer for complex and high-value public procurement procedures and concession procedures (insurance programs, Marketing, commercial concessions, strategic RFPs) within the special sectors framework
• Structuring and managing public tender procedures in regulated environments, ensuring full compliance with procurement legislation
• Responsible for procurement governance, compliance and cross-functional stakeholder alignment (Finance, Legal, Operations)
• Drafting and negotiating contractual and concession frameworks with external advisors, insurers and commercial partners
• Managing multi-stakeholder environments within large-scale infrastructure and commercial development projects
• Driving strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement process optimization within a public-sector context

Purchase Team Expert at Arval (BNP Paribas Group) (2020-01 – 2024-12)

• Leading new project launches within procurement
• Managing annual volume negotiations and supplier contract discussions
• Supervising and coaching team members
• Implementing new procurement tools and process improvements
• Negotiating bonus agreements with suppliers
• Developing and formalizing new procedures
• Acting as escalation point for complex cases and operational troubleshooting

Senior Purchase Officer at Arval (BNP Paribas Group) (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Monitoring and optimizing end-to-end procurement processes
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and commercial agreements
• Managing supplier performance and dealer promotions
• Handling escalations and complaint management processes
• Coordinating with internal field teams and suppliers

Purchase Officer at Arval (BNP Paribas Group) (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and commercial conditions
• Managing vehicle purchasing in line with client requirements
• Optimizing cost-quality balance in supplier offers
• Monitoring supplier compliance and service levels
• Managing order lifecycle from purchase to delivery
• Responsible for supplier invoicing follow-up

Sales Representative & Production / Facility Supervisor at Precision Metals (2012-01 – 2017-12)

• Managing purchasing and sales of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Supplier and customer relationship management
• Prospecting and business development
• Inventory and stock control management
• Planning and coordinating operational activities
• Supervising production and facility-related projects
• Recruitment, onboarding and training of staff
• Building safety coordination

Bachelor in Applied Economics – Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2013-12)

Secondary Education in Social & Technical Sciences – Paramedisch Instituut, Mechelen (2009-12)