Strategic Buyer

Cobble - Van de Wiele Limited; Kortrijk; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car with fuel card

Lease bicycle

Flexible hours

Work from home

38 days off

Résumé du poste

Cobble - Van de Wiele Limited in Kortrijk is seeking a Strategic Buyer to lead international supplier negotiations and contract management. You will interpret ERP-driven proposals, convert them into orders and ensure deliveries meet customer expectations.

The role requires a technical degree, purchasing experience in a technical environment, and fluency in Dutch and English, with a willingness to travel to suppliers and trade fairs abroad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Industrial Sciences Electromechanics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics or equivalent.
• Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French/German is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Initiate, negotiate and conclude contracts with suppliers.
• Interpret ERP proposals and convert to orders.
• Consult with suppliers and internal customers to optimize cost and service.
• Follow up open orders and deliveries to ensure on-time supply.
• Evaluate supplier base and identify international opportunities.
• Conduct market research to advise internal customers.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities across the supply chain.
• Coordinate with R&D and assembly on technical expectations.
• Address supplier questions from quality deviations to invoicing.

Connaissances

ERP systems

MS Office

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Analytical skills

Stress resistance

Prioritization

Formation

Bachelor/Master in Industrial Sciences Electromechanics or Electrical Engineering or Electronics

Description du poste

Strategic Buyer

Specialisation: Purchasing

Location: Kortrijk

Type: Full-time

VANDEWIELE is a world leader in the design, construction and integration of high-tech systems for the textile industry.

Our mission is to remain the market leader, not only through continuous technology-driven innovation in our machines and production processes, but also through international cooperation and teamwork. All of this is possible thanks to our 4000 employees worldwide, including 400 in Belgium (headquarters Kortrijk).

We are working on the next generation of smart, integrated and interconnected machines, with a close interaction between R&D and production. Vandewiele has a state-of-the-art production system, with our complete automated manufacturing process being realized in-house.

To further strengthen our team, we are currently looking for a Strategic Buyer:

Your role

• You initiate, negotiate and conclude (framework) contracts with preferred suppliers.
• You interpret order proposals from the ERP system and convert them into orders.
• You consult with suppliers and internal customers to provide the best service at the best negotiated cost.
• You follow up open orders and deliveries in order to deliver to customers on time.
• You regularly evaluate our supplier base and look for new opportunities. You evaluate and select new suppliers in an international context.
• You carry out market research to advise your internal customers.
• You proactively identify cost-reducing opportunities throughout the supply chain process.
• You communicate with various internal clients, such as R&D and assembly, to align with technical expectations.
• You handle customer questions ranging from quality deviations to invoice problems.
• You report to the Purchasing Manager.

Your profile

• You hold a Bachelor/Master's degree in Industrial Sciences Electromechanics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics or are equivalent through experience.
• Purchasing experience within a technical environment is a must.
• You are proficient with ERP systems and MS Office.
• You maintain an overview of the entire procurement process and proactively seek improvements.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French/German is a plus.
• You are number-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• You are stress-resistant and able to set priorities while keeping a clear overview.
• Discretion is essential as you will regularly handle confidential information.
• You are prepared to regularly visit suppliers and/or trade fairs abroad.

Our offer

• You will join an international, high-tech environment with a flat structure in a friendly atmosphere.
• You get the opportunity to grow based on your own interests and strengths, through a well-guided induction period and training opportunities.
• You will work both independently as in team on challenging projects. Your input and insights are highly valued.
• In addition to our motivating remuneration, you can participate in our flexible benefits plan in which you can choose your own package of benefits (including a company car with fuel card, lease bicycle, etc.).
• Finally you will enjoy flexible hours, work at home and a family-friendly leave scheme with 38 days off.