Strategic Buyer

**Baltimore Aircoil Company, BAC, **is a global manufacturer of **heat transfer products and services**. We specialize in developing resource-saving evaporative cooling equipment that conserves water and energy. The products of BAC Europe are distributed across Europe, the Middle - East and North Africa.

**To strengthen our European headquarters in Heist-op-den-Berg (Belgium),**

**we’re recruiting a motivated STRATEGIC BUYER**

**Eager to optimize cost and supply?**
- Your main responsibility is the tactical/strategic purchasing of a variety of materials (direct and indirect materials) and services focusing on TCO, risk and contractual aspects.
- Thanks to a pro-active follow up of market trends and a close cooperation with other departments (engineering, quality, marketing, production,), you succeed in identifying and implementing cost (TCO) and supply improvements.
- You prepare, send out, evaluate, negotiate and close RFQ’s and contracts.
- To facilitate an efficient way of working, you ensure an optimal management of all closed deals within the BAC ERP system.
- You closely follow up the vendor performance and take necessary actions when needed. You are responsible for the suppliers in your portfolio.
- You act as first point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
- You work in a small and dynamic team, reporting to the Purchasing manager.

**Strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills?**
- You graduated in a Technical or Commercial master’s degree and have at least 3 years of relevant purchasing experience.
- You can express yourself fluently in Dutch and English, as well written as spoken. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
- Thanks to strong communication skills and a pro-active attitude, you can coordinate multiple projects and you’re able to convince and motivate colleagues and internal clients.
- You combine a technical affinity with a high customer focus, excellent analytical skills and a strong cost conscious and pragmatic way of working.
- You like working independently but seek the necessary input from other stakeholders and involved parties when necessary.
- Even in difficult situations, you function efficiently and respond effectively to changes or problems.
- You’re a dynamic personality with high ethical standards, process driven and always looking for improvements.

**What BAC offers you?**
- An exciting and highly responsible job with room for initiative.
- Working in an international company with high focus on sustainability.
- You’ll be part of an enthusiastic company and team where we stimulate training and personal development.
- A competitive salary added with fringe benefits.
- You can express yourself fluently in Dutch and English, as well written as spoken. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.