Buyer Raw Materials

As a Buyer Raw Materials your main tasks will be the co-ordination of the strategic procurement process and Supplier Relationship Management - this includes:

- Evaluation of quotations and negotiation
- Vendor Selection and contracting (incl. Price and Contract negotiation)
- Post-acquisition (vendor management, contract management, performance management, vendor rating, support auditing)
- Execution of the purchasing strategy to ensure long-term availability of materials
- Monitoring, supporting and documenting Cost Saving ideas/projects
- Co-ordination of complaint follow-up. Problem solving in case of incidents created by Suppliers (including reporting of financial claims if needed)
- Collaboration with the local purchasing teams on topics such as supply shortages, rolling forecasts, optimization of inventory levels
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- Bachelor or Masters degree in Logistics/Supply Chain
- Minimum 3 years experience as a buyer
- Strong negotiation skills
- Experience with ERP systems & MS Office
- Excellent communication skills in English both oral and written; strong negotiation skills; relationship building and management skills
- Forward thinking, self-directed, capable of taking independent actions, and ability to take decisions that drive business performance
- Ability to partner external and internal contacts (Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales) in order to promote the value of the procurement organization
- Engagement in continuous learning to keep up-to-date information on new product and market trends, learn through daily work experience, by reading trade publications and by talking with co-workers, colleagues and suppliers

Our client produces high-quality components worldwide for, among others, pharmaceuticals and biotech, automotive, oil and gas extraction and food and drink.

In Alken, they produce critical and high-quality parts for the pharmaceutical industry, for many different customers.
- A challenging and varied job in a dynamic company
- Growth opportunities
- A competitive salary and fringe benefits
- An enthusiastic team of colleagues