Purchasing Manager - Delta Engineering

Randstad Professional - Executive Solutions; Geraardsbergen; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Training opportunities

Growth in multinational group

Job summary

Delta Engineering in Belgium is seeking a Purchasing Manager to professionalize the procurement function within an international group. You will combine a strategic vision with pragmatic methods to support our production units in Belgium and Romania, building a centralized, cost-efficient procurement approach.

You will lead a procurement team, negotiate with suppliers, monitor delivery and inventory, and collaborate with Engineering, Production and Warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• You have a technical background with a strong affinity for electronics and mechanics.
• You have extensive experience as a buyer within a technical manufacturing environment.
• You are analytically strong, results-oriented, and possess a healthy dose of commercial persuasiveness.
• You are a communicative networker with good people skills who can interact effectively with various levels within the organization.
• You are a hands-on problem-solver who acts pragmatically in complex situations and can work both independently and as part of a team.
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch, French or German is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Drawing on your expertise, you will develop a centralized procurement strategy tailored to the needs of our various sites (Belgium, Romania), with the goal of implementing a cost-efficient policy.
• You will analyze existing purchasing processes and goods flows and make adjustments where necessary to ensure smooth and efficient internal operations.
• You will conduct price negotiations, select strategic suppliers, and optimize our international supplier network.
• You will monitor delivery schedules and ensure optimal inventory levels so that our high-quality machines can be delivered on time.
• You will lead the procurement team and work closely with the Engineering, Production, and Warehouse departments.
• You will conduct financial analyses, monitor market prices, and develop complex procurement projects.
• You will handle internal and external communication regarding the procurement process and are a strong networker who builds bridges between various stakeholders.

Skills

Technical background

Electronics & mechanics

Analytical thinking

Results oriented

Commercial persuasion

Networking skills

Hands-on problem solving

English fluency

Dutch/French/German (adv)

Job description

Delta Engineering is the European market leader in automation for the blow molding industry. Founded as a two-person company in 1992, Delta Group now employs 250 qualified and dedicated staff across four locations, with its headquarters in Ophasselt. Together, they develop a wide range of innovative and efficient high-quality machines

Role

Technical – analytical – communicative – strategic

As Purchasing Manager, you are a crucial link for the organization’s continued growth. You will have the unique opportunity to further professionalize the purchasing function and firmly establish its position within the international group. In doing so, you will combine a strategic vision with the necessary pragmatism to optimally support our production units in Belgium and Romania.

An overview of your key responsibilities:

• Drawing on your expertise, you will develop a centralized procurement strategy tailored to the needs of our various sites (Belgium, Romania), with the goal of implementing a cost-efficient policy.
• You will analyze existing purchasing processes and goods flows and make adjustments where necessary to ensure smooth and efficient internal operations.
• You will conduct price negotiations, select strategic suppliers, and optimize our international supplier network.
• You will monitor delivery schedules and ensure optimal inventory levels so that our high-quality machines can be delivered on time.
• You will lead the procurement team and work closely with the Engineering, Production, and Warehouse departments.
• You will conduct financial analyses, monitor market prices, and develop complex procurement projects.
• You will handle internal and external communication regarding the procurement process and are a strong networker who builds bridges between various stakeholders.

Profile

• You have a technical background with a strong affinity for electronics and mechanics.
• You have extensive experience as a buyer within a technical manufacturing environment.
• You are analytically strong, results-oriented, and possess a healthy dose of commercial persuasiveness.
• You are a communicative networker with good people skills who can interact effectively with various levels within the organization.
• You are a hands-on problem-solver who acts pragmatically in complex situations and can work both independently and as part of a team.
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch, French or German is a definite plus.

Offer

• The opportunity to play a key role in a rapidly growing company and lead the purchasing department to the next level of professionalism.
• A challenging and varied role within a financially sound company with a leading reputation and a clear vision for the future.
• Ongoing training and the opportunity to further develop yourself within an enthusiastic team.
• A competitive salary supplemented by a comprehensive package of extra-legal benefits.