buyer

S&you; Genk; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

S&you, an international supply chain specialist in Belgium, seeks a Technical Buyer to optimize procurement performance for long-term projects. You will identify cost-saving opportunities, challenge cost increases, and build strategic supplier relationships in a fast-paced, international setting.

The role combines analytical problem-solving with stakeholder management as priorities evolve in a dynamic automotive components environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze supplier pricing and market data.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills in supplier discussions.
• Track record of delivering cost-saving opportunities in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier price increase requests and assess impact on budgets.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to validate pricing proposals.
• Develop business cases to support negotiations and purchasing decisions.
• Lead commercial discussions with suppliers and negotiate pricing/terms.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Organize and participate in supplier performance reviews and meetings.
• Monitor market trends to identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive procurement efficiency.
• Manage purchasing activities for strategic, long-term projects from analysis to implementation.

Skills

Data analysis

Negotiation

Cost savings

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

None

Job description

• Do you thrive on challenging supplier pricing and uncovering cost-saving opportunities?
• Are you equally comfortable with data analysis and commercial negotiations?
• Looking for a dynamic role in an international environment where no two days are the same?

Then this opportunity might be exactly what you're looking for.

As a Technical Buyer, you will play a crucial role in driving procurement performance across long-term projects. Your primary focus will be identifying and realizing savings opportunities while building strong, strategic relationships with suppliers. You will challenge cost increases, perform market analyses, develop compelling business cases, and negotiate optimal commercial conditions.

Our client is an international supply chain specialist serving the automotive industry. The company manages the procurement and distribution of fastening solutions and technical components for leading manufacturers worldwide.

This position combines analytical problem-solving with stakeholder management and requires someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and market conditions continuously evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier price increase requests and assess their impact on procurement budgets.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to validate pricing proposals and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and present fact-based business cases to support negotiations and purchasing decisions.
• Lead commercial discussions with suppliers and negotiate the best possible pricing and contractual conditions.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing suppliers.
• Organize and participate in supplier performance reviews and business meetings.
• Monitor market trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities within the supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive procurement efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage purchasing activities for strategic, long-term projects from analysis through implementation.