Procurement Specialist

About the companyAs a total solution provider of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Nipro Europe Group Companies is continuously committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We are part of a large global network headed by Nipro Corporation Japan, an industry-leading healthcare company with over 38,000 employees worldwide. Our European headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium covers a wide geographical reach (Europe, Africa, India, the Americas and the Middle East) and is home to Nipro Medical Europe, Nipro PharmaPackaging International, and the Institute for Medical Practice (iMEP) Belgium.We are looking for a Procurement Specialist who is collaborative, analytical, and solution-oriented to join us in our Procurement team, based in our Mechelen office in Belgium.This role belongs to Nipro Medical Europe, one of the key entities within Nipro Europe Group Companies.About the roleYou will be a crucial contributor to the organization to guarantee the commercial competitiveness, quality and stability of Nipro's supply base, and collaborate with key stakeholders from 4 Nipro entities in Europe, from different aspects of the business value chain.You will be managing suppliers and seeking for supply optimization on a constant and long-term basis, to support the growth of Nipro's business. What you'll doManage supplier relationships and resolve product or delivery issuesCoordinate contract preparation and negotiationSupport new supplier creation and onboardingConduct market and product research for RFQsAnalyse supplier data and trends to support strategyEnsure compliance with ISO and JSOX standardsContribute to sustainability initiatives in supplier managementWhat you'll needExperience in supplier or procurement managementStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent business sense and able to connect dots of the value chainAbility to coordinate cross-functional projectsExcellent communication and negotiation skillsFluent in English; other languages are a plusWhy you should applyYou'll join a purpose-driven company improving patient outcomes globallyBe part of a collaborative and international teamWork in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growthContribute to meaningful sustainability initiativesEnjoy a role with real impact across multiple business areas