Temporary- Procurement SSC Buyer

Bekaert; Kartepe; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Temporary Procurement SSC Buyer to support procurement operations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery of goods. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, good command of English, and a Bachelor's degree. Experience in purchasing is beneficial. Join us to contribute to innovative and sustainable practices in the industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing or administrative role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate creation of purchase orders.
• Tracks and confirms supplier acknowledgment of orders.
• Monitors delivery timelines and communicates with suppliers.
• Resolves invoice discrepancies to prevent payment delays.
• Maintains data entry in SAP and Ebuy for reporting and planning.

Skills

Good command of both written & spoken English

Strong organizational and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with procurement software

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Ebuy

Job description

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

We are looking for a Temporary (fixed term contract) "Procurement SSC Buyer".

• Responsible to support the procurement operations at the plant level. This role involves assisting the Local Plant Buyer in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Creation: Ensures timely and accurate creation of purchase orders, initiating the procurement cycle.
• Order Confirmation Monitoring: Tracks and confirms supplier acknowledgment of orders, reducing the risk of missed or unapproved orders and not confirmed orders.
• Late Delivery Follow-up: Actively monitors delivery timelines, communicates with suppliers to make sure that materials will be delivered on time
• Blocked Invoice Resolution: Works with Accounts Payable, TCS, suppliers, requestors to resolve invoice discrepancies, preventing payment delays and potential supply hold-ups.
• SSC buyers maintain clean and timely data entry in our 2 systems SAP, Ebuy (e.g., correct delivery dates, confirmation data, supplier info, PO status), which is crucial for reporting, planning, and decision-making

Skills

• Good command of both written & spoken English
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Previous Experience

• Previous experience in a purchasing or administrative role is beneficial.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Be bold and take the leap!

We\'re looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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