Junior Buyer — Hybrid Direct Purchasing, Growth & Impact

Akkodis; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Company car or mobility budget

Flexible cafeteria plan

Training and development opportunities

Structured onboarding and follow-up

Access to technical communities

Referral bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Akkodis in Zaventem, Belgium, is looking for a junior procurement professional to support end-to-end sourcing for direct components within a defined commodity scope.

You will prepare RFQs, analyze quotes, monitor orders, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to meet technical and delivery requirements.

This role offers a permanent contract, a strong compensation package, and hybrid working with 2-3 days remote per week, starting asap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field.
• First experience in Direct Purchasing or Procurement through internship, apprenticeship, graduate programme or junior role.
• Exposure to industrial manufacturing environment is mandatory.
• Experience in Automotive, Railway or Aerospace industries is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end sourcing activities for direct components within your assigned commodity scope.
• Prepare RFQs and manage supplier bid collection.
• Analyse supplier quotations and support commercial evaluations.
• Follow up with suppliers throughout the sourcing process.
• Assist in supplier selection and qualification activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Logistics to ensure compliance with technical and delivery requirements.
• Monitor purchase orders and supplier delivery schedules.
• Track supplier commitments and proactively escalate risks or deviations.
• Contribute to cost reduction and value-improvement initiatives.
• Support the preparation of purchasing reports, KPIs and management presentations.
• Participate in a new product launch project within a leading automotive environment.

Skills

Direct Purchasing

Procurement

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Akkodis in Zaventem, Belgium, is looking for a junior procurement professional to support end-to-end sourcing for direct components within a defined commodity scope.

You will prepare RFQs, analyze quotes, monitor orders, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to meet technical and delivery requirements.

This role offers a permanent contract, a strong compensation package, and hybrid working with 2-3 days remote per week, starting asap.