Specializing in water installations and everything involved, our client started small and local at the time. Meanwhile, as a cluster of several international SMEs, they have merged into one.
With the resulting synergies and the tremendous growth they are in, our client is able to differentiate itself from others within Europe.
With branches spread across several countries, they strive throughout the group to provide a personalized approach tailored to customer needs and demands. Thus, they offer the necessary components or a complete installation, taking into account the perfect balance between efficiency, cost and sustainability.
We are looking for a Strategic Buyer for their office at the Kempen.
As a Strategic Buyer, it is your responsibility to get the entire purchasing process right and translate the needs within the organization into procurement. You enjoy to provide guidance to the department, analyze the bigger picture and eliminate outdated practices where necessary.
You focus on the forecast, evaluate the current supplier portfolio and strive for better payment conditions. You deliberate and you take decisions from this central point of view. With a strategic approach, you can set up the best processes and keep the warehouse under control.
The strength to bring this role to a successful conclusion lies not only in your background or the relevant work experience you have already gained, but also in you as a person in which, as a communicator and connecting factor, you know how to get everyone in the organization on board in this growth story. After all, the challenge lies in centralizing the same purchasing vision for the various branches.
You kick ass at dealing with a lot of responsibility, multitasking, but most of all stepping into this growth story and improving effectiveness for the whole group.
Reports directly to the Supply Chain Director.
We talk about a great challenge with room for individual interpretation, great confidence and the prospect of further future prospects in a strong growth story.
In terms of salary, we are targeting -according to experience- a salary towards €5000 supplemented with a company car.