Procurement Specialist

About the company As a total solution provider of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Nipro Europe Group Companies is continuously committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We are part of a large global network headed by Nipro Corporation Japan, an industry-leading healthcare company with over 38,000 employees worldwide. Our European headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium covers a wide geographical reach (Europe, Africa, India, the Americas and the Middle East) and is home to Nipro Medical Europe, Nipro PharmaPackaging International, and the Institute for Medical Practice (iMEP) Belgium. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist who is collaborative, analytical, and solution-oriented to join us in our Procurement team, based in our Mechelen office in Belgium. This role belongs to Nipro Medical Europe, one of the key entities within Nipro Europe Group Companies. About the role You will be a crucial contributor to the organization to guarantee the commercial competitiveness, quality and stability of Nipro's supply base, and collaborate with key stakeholders from 4 Nipro entities in Europe, from different aspects of the business value chain. You will be managing suppliers and seeking for supply optimization on a constant and long-term basis, to support the growth of Nipro's business. What you'll do Manage supplier relationships and resolve product or delivery issues Coordinate contract preparation and negotiation Support new supplier creation and onboarding Conduct market and product research for RFQs Analyse supplier data and trends to support strategy Ensure compliance with ISO and JSOX standards Contribute to sustainability initiatives in supplier management What you'll need Experience in supplier or procurement management Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent business sense and able to connect dots of the value chain Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects Excellent communication and negotiation skills Fluent in English; other languages are a plus Why you should apply You'll join a purpose-driven company improving patient outcomes globally Be part of a collaborative and international team Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives Enjoy a role with real impact across multiple business areas