Head of Mechanical Components Procurement

Jan De Nul Group; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

JDN Academy training program

FIT program for wellness

Permanent contract with 42 paid days

Flexible working hours

Work from home occasionally

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Bike and car leasing via Flex Reward

Public transport and bicycle allowance

Group and hospitalisation insurance

iPhone with data subscription

Staff discounts

Job summary

Jan De Nul Group in Belgium is seeking a Teamlead Procurement Mechanical Components to lead a 12-person purchasing team, focusing on mechanical parts like engine spares, valves, pumps, and hydraulic components. You will manage priorities, orders from request to delivery, and coach the team.

This role blends people leadership with hands-on procurement, maintaining technical and commercial acumen, and active involvement in critical dossiers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or A2 with relevant experience.
• Experience in a similar leadership role and coaching people.
• Technical interest and broad understanding of technical topics.
• Purchasing or sales experience is a plus.
• Structured planning and strong follow-up.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Coach and guide a team of administrative staff, purchasers, and senior purchasers.
• Develop team technical/commercial knowledge and provide tailored training.
• Set up team purchasing strategies and guide contract negotiations.
• Ensure procedures are applied and participate in procurement groups.
• Set up and monitor KPIs, manage workloads and lead times, and handle complaints.
• Check orders, follow up on critical requests, and lead biweekly meetings.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Technical background

Dutch & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

A2 with relevant experience

Job description

Jan De Nul Group in Belgium is seeking a Teamlead Procurement Mechanical Components to lead a 12-person purchasing team, focusing on mechanical parts like engine spares, valves, pumps, and hydraulic components. You will manage priorities, orders from request to delivery, and coach the team.

This role blends people leadership with hands-on procurement, maintaining technical and commercial acumen, and active involvement in critical dossiers.