Direct buyer

As a direct buyer you are in charge of your own portfolio of suppliers and you take the lead in contract management with your supplier

Client Details

Our client is a pioneer in sustainable gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health.

Description

As a direct buyer you will receive following responsibilities:

• You apply sourcing strategies and instructions defined by the European Procurement Organisation
• When no such strategy has already been defined you actively contribute to the building of this strategy for your scope and your geography.
• You are in charge of your own portfolio of suppliers and you take the lead in contract management with your supplier.
• You are the first point of contact for your internal customers and you proactively inform your internal customer whenever a change occurs or some services might be changed.
• When business needs come your way, you manage the need and the stakeholders involved and offer the best solution possible.
• You challenge the current portfolio and their performances and strive for continuous improvement.

Profile

For the role of Direct buyer we are looking for someone with following profile:

• Results oriented Reporting to different levels of the organization
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, and strategic approaches and tools
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Languages Fluent in English and Dutch. French is a plus.
• Experience in large complex organizations and cross functional teams in an international environment
• Strong stakeholder management on the level of Category Managers, Internal customers and other Buyers in other geographies
• Working in an international context, your manager is not necessarily based in the same country
• Self-starter and self-motivated in recognizing business needs, solving problems, anticipating issues and finding solutions
• Communicative Ability to transfer needed information to the according stakeholders in an efficient and clear manner

Job Offer

Our client offers an attractive salary package within an international context.