Strategic Technical Buyer for Global Automotive

S&you; Genk; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

S&you, an international supply chain specialist in Belgium, seeks a Technical Buyer to optimize procurement performance for long-term projects. You will identify cost-saving opportunities, challenge cost increases, and build strategic supplier relationships in a fast-paced, international setting.

The role combines analytical problem-solving with stakeholder management as priorities evolve in a dynamic automotive components environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze supplier pricing and market data.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills in supplier discussions.
• Track record of delivering cost-saving opportunities in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier price increase requests and assess impact on budgets.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to validate pricing proposals.
• Develop business cases to support negotiations and purchasing decisions.
• Lead commercial discussions with suppliers and negotiate pricing/terms.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Organize and participate in supplier performance reviews and meetings.
• Monitor market trends to identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive procurement efficiency.
• Manage purchasing activities for strategic, long-term projects from analysis to implementation.

Skills

Data analysis

Negotiation

Cost savings

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

None

Job description

S&you, an international supply chain specialist in Belgium, seeks a Technical Buyer to optimize procurement performance for long-term projects. You will identify cost-saving opportunities, challenge cost increases, and build strategic supplier relationships in a fast-paced, international setting.

The role combines analytical problem-solving with stakeholder management as priorities evolve in a dynamic automotive components environment.