Commodity Buyer

**About 3D Systems Belgium**
3D Systems Belgium, formerly LayerWise, is a dynamic and leading enterprise, specialized in 3D Printing of
metal components. 3D Systems Belgium is part of the international company 3D Systems.

3D Systems is a renowned developer of 3D-printers and a contract manufacturer of 3D printed parts. The
synergy of both activities makes us a strong innovation partner for customers in the industrial and healthcare
sector.

We believe in a culture of open communication, supporting each other and the value of trust & respect for the
individual.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
As a team member of the Metals Procurement organization, the Commodity Buyer will be responsible for
procuring components to build our 3DS machines, metal powder and spare parts. The Commodity Buyer will
work with assigned suppliers to meet quality, on-time delivery, and price requirements. Thereby taking
initiatives for continuous improvement.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Enable revenue through assurance of supply parts availability through timely issuance of

purchase orders and active follow up; use KPI’s to analyze, drive corrective actions and regular
reporting out
- Measure supplier performance and work with suppliers to resolve quality and quantity

discrepancies
- Evaluate criticalities and take mitigating actions e.g., risk buys
- Systems maintenance
- Accurate information and parameter setting in the installed ERP system
- Manage operational excellence and balance with inventory optimization
- Select suppliers in alignment with commodity strategies, validated components, and capacity
- Work towards achievement of the targeted cost through negotiating; motivate suppliers to

come with value added/value engineering opportunities

**PROFILE**:

- Minimum 5 years of proven procurement experience- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain
- Advanced experience with MS Office is required; knowledge of Oracle is a plus
- Hands on (dynamic/flexible), well organized, structured, speed of execution, critical, taking
- initiatives- Strong verbal and formal communication skills, assertive to build network with internal
- stakeholders- Ability to define problems, hypothesize, collect appropriate data, and draw valid conclusions
- Willingness to visit suppliers on site for follow up and to gain production process expertise

**WE OFFER INTERESTED?**:

- A challenging job in a young and dynamic team Please send your resume and motivation mail- A competitive salary and additional non-statutory in English to:
- Career opportunities in a global company with

exponential growth