Buyer

Van de Velde; Schellebelle; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working culture

Comprehensive on-the-job training

Possibility of a 4/5 workload

Job summary

Van de Velde, located in Schellebelle, Belgium, is seeking a skilled professional to manage the timely ordering of raw materials for its premium lingerie brands, including Marie Jo and Primadonna. This full-time role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with an emphasis on detail orientation and the ability to work in a team.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree, and experience in purchasing is a plus. A supportive work culture and comprehensive training will be provided to help you excel in your role.

Qualifications

• Purchasing experience is a plus.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely ordering of raw materials.
• Enter orders accurately into the ERP system.
• Monitor delivery deadlines to ensure quality.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Customer focused

Proficient in Excel

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP system (M3)

Excel

Job description

About Van de Velde

Van de Velde is an international lingerie company, producing premium brands Marie Jo, Primadonna and Sarda. We value people, especially women, and focus on quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely ordering of raw materials and other items for the brands Marie Jo, Primadonna and Sarda, for both sample and production needs.
• Enter orders accurately into the ERP system.
• Manage and maintain product and supplier data in the ERP package.
• Monitor delivery deadlines, ensuring on‑time and in‑full supply of 100 % quality materials and items.
• Follow up on any delays and maintain quality.
• Collaborate closely with material engineers, planning, quality and logistics teams.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience. Purchasing experience is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented, analytical and able to prioritise.
• Strong communication skills; comfortable contacting suppliers about scheduling and quality.
• Customer focused, resilient and adaptable to change.
• Comfortable working with numbers and Excel; willing to learn the ERP system (M3).
• Works well independently and in a team, both within and outside the department.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

What We Offer

• An autonomous, challenging role in a stable, international and listed fashion company.
• Full‑time position with the possibility of a 4/5 workload.
• A supportive working culture that encourages initiative and ideas.
• Comprehensive on‑the‑job training to develop your skills.
• Work with unique products that deliver high quality to customers, and help build a new quality story within the purchasing team.