Indirect Buyer

About Our Client

Our client, an international company located in the region of Ghent, is looking for an Indirect Buyer & Fleet Coordinator.

Job Description

In this dynamic role as Indirect Buyer and Fleet Coordinator you will have the following key responsibilities:

Indirect Procurement

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for indirect categories (services, MRO, facilities, packaging, tooling, professional services)
• Create and maintain purchase orders in line with pricing agreements, lead times, and approval policies
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to optimise cost efficiency and total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Resolve operational issues such as order confirmations, invoice discrepancies, and delivery delays
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Logistics, Quality, Legal, and Operations to ensure seamless execution

Fleet Management (EMEA)

• Act as the primary point of contact for fleet-related matters across EMEA
• Coordinate with leasing partners and support employees on all fleet topics
• Manage the full vehicle lifecycle: ordering, registration, insurance, maintenance, and returns
• Maintain accurate fleet data (vehicles, drivers, contracts, mileage, renewals)
• Handle damage cases, fines, insurance claims, and country-specific exceptions
• Support employee onboarding with vehicle allocation, documentation, and policy guidance
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, company car policies, and duty-of-care standards

Continuous Improvement

• Standardize processes and develop SOPs to improve efficiency and consistency
• Identify and implement system and process improvements
• Monitor and report on KPIs and drive improvement initiatives

The Successful Applicant

• You obtained a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent
• You have minimum 3 years of experience in indirect procurement; fleet management experience is a plus
• You have a strong understanding of procurement policies, approval workflows, and supplier management
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French is strongly preferred
• You thrive in an international context

What's on Offer

• An international company located in the region of Ghent
• A permanent position as Indirect Buyer and Fleet Coordinator
• A salary package based on skills and experience
• Opportunities to develop your procurement and supply chain expertise