Strategic Global Buyer — Sourcing & Partnerships

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

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.