Strategic Indirects & CAPEX Buyer – Bruges

Allison Transmission; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Insurance (including dental)

Company car

18 extra vacation days per year

Flexible working hours onsite

International environment

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Bruges, Belgium, is seeking a Buyer Indirects & CAPEX to lead strategic and operational indirect procurement and CAPEX activity for the Bruges site. You will ensure quality, cost, and contract management while partnering with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include optimizing categories, leading sourcing for investments, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with international procurement colleagues to drive cost savings and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience in indirect procurement and CAPEX projects is highly desirable.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in Dutch or English, with strong written and spoken communication.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize indirect procurement categories and CAPEX purchases.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for investment projects and indirect goods/services.
• Advise internal stakeholders throughout the procurement process.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage pricing agreements and contracts.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Conduct market analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor procurement budgets and reporting across the organization.
• Ensure contract compliance and effective contract management.
• Collaborate with international procurement colleagues on global initiatives.
• Potentially manage additional indirect commodity areas at group level.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Allison Transmission in Bruges, Belgium, is seeking a Buyer Indirects & CAPEX to lead strategic and operational indirect procurement and CAPEX activity for the Bruges site. You will ensure quality, cost, and contract management while partnering with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include optimizing categories, leading sourcing for investments, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with international procurement colleagues to drive cost savings and process improvements.