Senior Strategic Buyer
An international company, located in Wilrijk is looking for a Senior Strategic Buyer to join their team. As a Senior Strategic Buyer you are a born negotiator and you are strong in building long term client relationships. You have good IT skills and communicating in Dutch and English is no problem for you. Next to this, you also have a big interest in engineering and would love to know more? Read further and apply for the job
The Senior Strategic Buyer be responsible for:
• Liaise with buyers, production co-ordinators and suppliers to achieve the right balance between price, quality and delivery performance
• Attend on site and off-site supplier meetings
• Travel to locations within and outside the UK with the view to developing new relationships and building on existing relationships
• Ensure internal customers are kept updated on progress, including the delivery of bad news
• Complete contractual documentation between the company and the supplier ensuring this is correct at all times
• Manage stock levels within the business ensuring maximum stock value is achieved
• Plan and manage the materials budget
• Develop long lasting relationships and networks with key personnel to ensure effective delivery of service levels internally and externally
• Negotiate with suppliers and take appropriate action to drive down cost without compromising on service delivery and quality
• Manage supplier quotations ensuring effective follow up
Profile of ideal Senior Strategic Buyer:
• Bachelor in Economics, Business or Supply Chain
• Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a bonus)
• Experience in Purchasing, supply chain environment
• Knowledge of Oracle or a similar program
• Makes a structured planning
• Has eye for detail and is a real problem solver
• Excellent knowlegde of Excel
In return, our client offers the perfect Senior Strategic Buyer:
• An attractive salary package with additional benefits
• A lot on the job training and knowledge sharing
• Working in dynamic team in an international environment
• A fixed contract
Interested? Apply on the job!
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