Junior Procurement Officer

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS); Machelen; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) invites applications for a Junior Procurement Officer based at BRU and LGG. You will support the Procurement function with operational purchasing, supplier onboarding, and documentation, while receiving on-the-job training under supervision.

The role suits a motivated junior professional with strong organizational skills, a commercial mindset, and fluency in English plus French or Dutch. Proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of experience.
• Procurement experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French or Dutch.

Responsabilités

• Handle low-value procurement requests from initiation to completion.
• Create and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Monitor order acknowledgements and supplier delivery dates.
• Maintain supplier files and documentation for compliance and audits.
• Support data quality initiatives and procurement databases.

Connaissances

English proficiency

French or Dutch

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Proactive learner

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

ERP systems

Description du poste

Junior Procurement Officer WFS BRU and LGG

Your Role

The Junior Procurement Officer supports the Procurement function by managing operational purchasing activities, supplier administration, compliance screening, and procurement-related documentation.

The role is designed for a motivated junior professional with strong organizational skills and a commercial mindset who is eager to develop a career in procurement. The successful candidate will receive on-the-job training and work under close supervision while gradually taking ownership of defined procurement processes.

Your Responsibilities

Procurement Administration

• Manage low-value procurement requests from initiation to completion in accordance with company procedures.
• Collect and validate purchasing requirements from internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Ensure procurement activities are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.

Operational Purchasing

• Create and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Monitor order acknowledgements and follow up on outstanding confirmations.
• Track supplier delivery dates and proactively communicate delays or issues.
• Provide regular status updates to internal customers regarding their requests and orders.
• Support the resolution of routine supplier and purchasing issues.

Supplier Compliance and Due Diligence

• Perform supplier onboarding and third-party compliance screening.
• Follow up with suppliers to obtain required documentation and information.
• Maintain compliance records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and up to date.
• Support audit and regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate supplier files.

Data and Documentation Management

• Maintain procurement records, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier documentation.
• Ensure proper filing and storage of procurement documents within SharePoint and other company systems.
• Support data quality initiatives through regular reviews and updates of procurement databases.
• Contribute to audit readiness by ensuring complete traceability of procurement activities.

Stakeholder Support

• Act as a first point of contact for routine procurement-related inquiries.
• Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support the Procurement team with ad hoc requests and special projects.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes and administrative efficiency.

What We Expect From You

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of professional experience.
• Procurement experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken, as well as proficiency in either French or Dutch.

Specific Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Comfortable using SharePoint for document storage and management.
• Ability to learn and use procurement, ERP, and workflow systems efficiently.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commercial mindset and customer-oriented approach.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude.
• Strong integrity and commitment to compliance standards.

Work Location : BRUCARGO and LIEGE CARGO

This role offers significant learning and growth opportunities within the Procurement function. The successful candidate will receive structured coaching and exposure to supplier management, procurement processes, compliance activities, and operational purchasing, providing a strong foundation for future career progression within procurement and supply chain management.

WFS CORE VALUES:

SAFETY – CUSTOMER FOCUS – RESPECT – TEAMWORK - EXCELLENCE