Procurement Lead

Xeryon; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional work culture

Extra-legal benefits

Job summary

Xeryon in Kessel-Lo (Leuven) is seeking a Procurement Lead who thrives on hands-on execution and close collaboration with engineers and suppliers. You will drive daily procurement actions to support near-100% on-time delivery while actively reducing total cost of ownership.

Join a fast-growing Belgian high-tech company specializing in precision piezo motors, where your impact on supply chain performance and cost optimization is immediately visible in a small, ambitious team.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on procurement experience.
• Solid experience in manufacturing and understanding of technical components.
• Ability to discuss design optimisations with suppliers and internal R&D teams.
• Proficiency in ERP systems; Odoo experience is a plus.
• Fluent English; Dutch is an asset for local coordination.

Responsibilities

• Operational Ownership: translate procurement strategy into daily actions and measurable production results.
• Supplier Quality Escalation: first point of contact to resolve quality issues and minimize downtime.
• Design-to-Cost Collaboration: partner with engineers and suppliers to find cost-saving opportunities within product design.
• Performance Tracking: monitor supplier delivery times to ensure the production line stays uninterrupted.
• TCO & ERP Management: manage the full cost cycle beyond unit prices and maintain data accuracy in the ERP.

Skills

Procurement experience

Fluent English

Dutch language skills

Tools

Odoo

ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Lead: Drive the Heart of Precision High-Tech Manufacturing

Ready to get your hands dirty in a high-tech company?

Join Xeryon in Kessel-Lo (Leuven) as our new Procurement Lead. This isn't a role for theorists or pure strategists; we need a high-energy "doer" to take full ownership of our supply chain execution. You will be the operational engine ensuring our manufacturing never stops and our costs stay competitive.

The Role: Operational Excellence & Execution

As our Procurement Lead, you are the bridge between technical innovation and commercial reality. This is a highly executive role where you thrive in the day-to-day management of our supply chain. You won't just be managing spreadsheets; you’ll be on the floor and in direct contact with suppliers, acting as the primary lead for quality escalations and technical cost-optimization. Your mission is simple but critical: maintain a near 100% On-Time Delivery (OTD) rate while structurally reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Your daily impact includes:

• Operational Ownership: Translating our procurement strategy into immediate daily actions and measurable production results.
• Supplier Quality Escalation: Acting as the first point of contact to resolve quality issues swiftly and minimize production downtime.
• Design-to-Cost Collaboration: Partnering with internal engineers and suppliers to find cost-saving opportunities directly within the product design.
• Performance Tracking: Monitoring supplier delivery times with a "laser focus" to ensure our manufacturing line remains uninterrupted.
• TCO & ERP Management: Managing the full cost cycle beyond unit prices and utilizing our ERP system to maintain precise data for production planning.

Join the Xeryon Team

Xeryon is a fast-growing Belgian high-tech company specializing in precision piezo motors that push the boundaries of what is possible. You will be joining a small, young, and hungry team in Kessel-Lo (Leuven) that values a no-nonsense, professional work atmosphere. This is a pivotal role at the heart of an innovative scale-up where your individual contribution is immediately visible and vital to our international growth.

What You Bring to the Table

We are looking for a professional who prefers "getting things done" over sitting in meetings. You are a firm but fair negotiator with good communication skills who remains calm under the pressure of high-stakes quality escalations. Your technical affinity allows you to speak the same language as our engineers, ensuring that commercial goals never compromise technical excellence.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience: 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in a procurement role.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid experience in the manufacturing industry and an understanding of technical components.
• Technical Insight: The ability to discuss design optimizations with both technical suppliers and internal R&D.
• System Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems, with Odoo experience considered a significant advantage.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required; a good command of Dutch is a strong asset for local coordination.

What’s in it for You?

At Xeryon, we offer an environment where your work directly impacts the success of world-class technology.

• A pivotal role in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.
• A professional and ambitious work culture in our Kessel-Lo office.
• A competitive salary package tailored to your experience.
• A comprehensive package of extra-legal benefits.
• The chance to grow alongside a booming company at the forefront of technical innovation.