Strategic Buyer

Présentation:
Bruker Coorporation’s companies belong to the world’s leading analytical and measuring instrumentation manufacturers in the sector of life sciences. For the last 60 years Bruker has been fulfilling one single purpose: to deliver the best technological solution. Today, more than 8,500 employees worldwide are working on this challenge, in over 90 locations in all continents.

Bruker AXS is a leading global developer and manufacturer of analytical X-ray systems for elemental analysis and materials research. Our innovative solutions enable a wide range of customers in research and industry - including chemistry, petrochemistry, pharmaceuticals, metals and steel, semiconductor, cement, minerals and mining, automotive, forensics, environmental, art and conservation, nanotechnology and life sciences - to make technological advancements and accelerate their progress.

For our Bruker AXS location in Kontich (Belgium), we are looking for **Strategic Buyer** (m/w/d)

Responsabilités:

- Optimizing procurement processes is your constant focus
- You are used to conducting inquiries and price negotiations at a very high level
- You are responsible for a large part of contract management and, with your support, achieve the goals you have set for yourself
- You enjoy the challenge and take over a well-organized area of responsibility that you continuously improve independently
- Working in cross-site teams is not foreign to you, and you do not hesitate to do so in English
- You achieve synergy effects across national and international locations with your positive attitude
- You work closely with work preparation, production, and development in new product development
- You control the reporting of your area of responsibility yourself, thereby ensuring transparency and acceptance
- You support quality management in preventive quality initiatives

Qualifications:

- To work in this position, you should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree or an education in a commercial field with additional qualifications such as business economist, specialist business administrator, or specialist purchaser. Also, applicants from a relevant technical field are welcome
- You should have several years of professional experience in strategic procurement in a manufacturing company
- We expect flexibility, assertiveness, negotiating skills, teamwork, and independent work
- Good ERP knowledge (SAP or comparable) is essential
- Good English and Dutch skills in writing and speaking are necessary for this position