Team Lead: Mechanical Components Procurement

Jan De Nul Group; Aalst; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

JDN Academy training

Meal vouchers

Flexible working hours

Public transport and bicycle allowance

Group and hospitalisation insurance

iPhone with data subscription

Résumé du poste

Jan De Nul Group is seeking a Teamlead Procurement Mechanical Components in Hofstade (Aalst). You will lead an operational purchasing team of 12, coaching staff, developing technical/commercial know-how, and guiding contract negotiations.

You will balance leadership with hands-on procurement of engine spare parts, valves, pumps, and hydraulic components, ensuring smooth end-to-end purchasing from request to delivery and payment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or an equivalent A2 with experience.
• Experience in a similar leadership role within procurement.
• Strong coaching and people development skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsabilités

• Coach and guide a team of administrative staff, purchasers, and senior purchasers in their activities and hold regular 1-on-1 meetings.
• Build technical and commercial knowledge within the team and provide training, tailored to development needs.
• Set up team-specific purchasing strategies in line with the department strategy and guide implementation, including contract negotiations.
• Ensure the correct application of procedures and actively participate in working groups within Procurement Operational.
• Set up team-specific KPIs and monitor them, manage and optimize workloads, and improve lead times from request to order, including complaint handling.
• Check orders (content, item structure, delivery conditions), follow up on critical requests and orders, and lead biweekly team meetings.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Coaching

Planning & organizing

Supplier management

Communication

Dutch & English

Technical awareness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree (technical)

A2 with relevant experience

Description du poste

Jan De Nul Group is seeking a Teamlead Procurement Mechanical Components in Hofstade (Aalst). You will lead an operational purchasing team of 12, coaching staff, developing technical/commercial know-how, and guiding contract negotiations.

You will balance leadership with hands-on procurement of engine spare parts, valves, pumps, and hydraulic components, ensuring smooth end-to-end purchasing from request to delivery and payment.