Operations Buyer
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We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for an Operations Buyer (m/f/d) within our Operations Procurement team to help support our Automotive business. The role will support operations in Wevelgem by closing smart agreements with many suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Implement regional indirect procurement contracts within the assigned plant and manage all indirect purchases not covered by regional agreements
- Oversee commercial activities, including negotiation and implementation, related to engineering changes impacting serial production parts after Phase 5 sign off
- Support Category Management in executing Commodity strategies and productivity initiatives
- Manage supplier performance in coordination with the Commodity Manager, focusing on quality, cost, and delivery
- Provide procurement input for the plant's Supplier Scorecard
- Serve as the plant's first escalation point for issues involving external suppliers
- Maintain accurate serial pricing in the plant ERP system, including initiating and monitoring price updates throughout the product lifecycle
Qualifications
- Successfully completed technical or business degree with a strong technical understanding or an equivalent education
- 1-3 years of professional experience in international procurement and technical products in a manufacturing environment, ideally in the automotive industry
- Customer focused mindset with strong adherence to deadlines
- Strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure with a solution oriented, result-driven approach
- Basic understanding of commercial contract law and manufacturing processes as well as the ability to interpret and analyze CBDs
- Foundational knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 processes would be a plus
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence tools
- Fluency in English and Dutch; additional languages are an asset
Benefits
- Group insurance
- Phone and laptop
- Annual salary calculated on 14.07 months instead of 13.92
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