Project Buyer

**Project Buyer (Technical Buyer)**:
**Job information**:
**Reference number**:
JR-0020848

**Job function**:
Procurement

**Position type**:
Full time

**Site**:
Halle
Bergensesteenweg 186, 1500 Halle

**Your responsibilities and tasks**:

- Understanding & analyzing of technical drawings (metal/plastic parts & assembly).
- Manage the buying process including sourcing planning, quotation process (full detailed offer analysis), negotiate contracts with specified target pricing, cost and delivery targets.
- Improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings, utilising negotiation & procurement best practice tools and methods.
- When needed expediting purchase orders to support fulfilment of production schedules and spare parts orders
- Align expectations with Mechanical Engineering, Project management and support Engineering / Production Team on new ideas & new developments
- Ensure professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
- Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures

**Your profile and qualifications**:

- You hold a bachelor´s degree in Engineering (Mechanics etc.)
- A minimum of 5 years of professional and relevant experience (low volume high precision parts, turning & milling, coatings).
- A team player with a passion for techno-commercial affiliation
- Customer focus with an accurate & analytical approach.
- High value of quality and on time delivery commitment.
- Fluent in English (Dutch & French are an advantage).
- Compliance, Respect & Integrity are key
- Knowledge of ERP (AS400) or SAP is an added advantage.