Technical Procurement Specialist

Our client is a specialist within the automotive sector and is looking for a
**Technical Assurance Specialist** in Tessenderlo. Do you have the right technical and people skills for this challenge?

**The responsibilities for this position are**:

- You are responsible for following up **existing and new suppliers**, to deal with new products as efficiently as possible.
- You follow up on all the existing open orders and **undertake action** when the expired due date has been reached.
- You are responsible for following up on **stock disruptions** and **creating a strategy** to source new items along with inventory planning.
- You **analyze various topics** such as parts manuals, parts bulletins, service bulletins, specify the required parts and **source new suppliers**.
- You are in emergency situations responsible for ongoing alternative sources to **identify and report deviations** and damage to the suppliers.

**The required qualifications are**:

- You have a **background in a technical direction**, or have relevant experience in technical procurement, forecasting or planning.
- You have a good knowledge of **Excel features**, such as pivot tables and V-lookup.
- You are **proactive**, have a sense of responsibility, **can keep a good overview**, and see the bigger picture.
- You are not afraid **take initiative**, have good **communication skills** and can work independently as well as in a team.
- You are fluent in **Dutch** and **English.**

**This is what our client offers**:

- You will be a part of an **outstanding team** at the European Head Quarters of an international organization.
- You can work with **flexible office hours** and the company provides a homework policy, meaning you can work 2 days a week from home
- You will receive an **attractive salary package** with fringe benefits.