Strategic Buyer

Platform Parts; Waregem; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike leasing plan

ADV hours

Strategic role with real impact

International exposure

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing focus

Remote work up to 1 day per week

Job summary

Platform Parts, a supplier of spare parts for aerial work platforms, seeks a Strategic Buyer to work with the Purchase Director on strategy, sourcing and partnerships.

You will analyse data, expand supplier base in Europe and Asia, negotiate terms, and manage end-to-end partnerships, including transport and import.

Fluent English required; Dutch or Asian language is a plus; hybrid role with up to one day remote per week.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of procurement experience.
• Strong analytical capabilities and Excel proficiency.
• Technical affinity in electronics, hydraulics or mechanics.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building with European/Asian partners.
• Fluent English; Dutch or Asian language is a plus.
• Independent and autonomous with strategy-to-execution ability.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales data and market prices to justify new products or suppliers.
• Decide product range by evaluating original, OEM and aftermarket options.
• Source new suppliers in Europe and Asia for aftermarket growth.
• Negotiate price and delivery terms while maintaining quality.
• Build lasting supplier relationships; visit on-site or at trade fairs.
• Manage partnerships from A to Z including transport and import.
• Develop budget ownership of several million euros annually and report to the Purchase Director.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Negotiation skills

People skills

Autonomy

English fluency

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Platform Parts, we supply spare parts for aerial work platforms to a global B2B market. As Strategic Buyer, you work with our Purchase Director to find the right opportunities. Our purchasing officers handle the daily ordering, so you can mainly focus on strategy, sourcing and new partnerships.

Your main responsibilities

You analyse sales data and market prices and use your findings to build a solid business case for new products or new suppliers.

You help decide which parts we add to our range. For each product group, you assess whether buying original, OES or aftermarket offers the best balance between quality and margin.

You actively source new suppliers in Europe and Asia,with a focus on aftermarket and on growth markets such as China, India, Vietnam and Thailand.

You negotiate on price and delivery terms, and know how far you can push without compromising on quality.

You build lasting relationships with your suppliers and visit them on site or at international trade fairs.

You manage new partnerships from A to Z, including transport, import and administration. You have the patience to take full ownership of a new project, even when things take several months.

You grow into independently managing a purchasing budget of several million euros a year and report directly to the Purchase Director.

What we expect from you

You have at least 4 years of experience in procurement, preferably in automotive, mobile/heavy equipment, or another technical environment.

You are highly analytical and feel at home in Excel.

You have a technical affinity and a genuine interest in electronics, hydraulics and mechanics. Hands on knowledge in one of these fields is a strong asset.

You are a born negotiator. A tough but fair negotiation gives you energy.

You have strong people skills and cultural flexibility. You understand how to do business with partners in Europe and Asia.

You are hands on and able to work autonomously, from shaping the strategy to carrying it out.

You communicate fluently in English. Knowledge of Dutch or an Asian language is an asset.

What you can expect from us

• Bike leasing plan
• 48 ADV hours
• A strategic role with real impact.
• An international job with worldwide exposure.
• An attractive salary package. We are happy to discuss your salary in person.
• Flexible working hours: you start whenever it suits you between 07:30 and 09:00. From Monday to Thursday you work 8h15, on Friday only 6h. So your weekend always starts early.
• Attention to your wellbeing, including a bike lease plan, free fruit at the office and ergonomic office furniture.
• Up to 1 day of remote work per week once you are fully onboarded.