Technical buyer

Het Veer; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 catch-up rest days

Internal and external training courses

Possibility of remote work after a break-in period

Team activities and sports initiatives

Job summary

Het Veer in Town of Belgium, Wisconsin, is seeking a Procurement Specialist responsible for managing the procurement process for raw materials and machinery. The ideal candidate will negotiate with suppliers and ensure stock levels are maintained without shortages, while fluently communicating in Dutch and French.

This role offers a permanent contract with an attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits, including training opportunities and a healthy work-life balance, supported by a modern, team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Ability to negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process for raw materials and machinery.
• Negotiate with suppliers for favorable terms.
• Monitor stock levels and handle group orders.

Skills

Fluent in Dutch

Fluent in French

Computer literacy

Results-oriented

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in technical sciences

Job description

You will be responsible for the entire procurement process of raw materials and other machinery needed for our companies. You will have daily contact with suppliers and negotiate prices, delivery terms and other specific conditions. Whenever possible, you will create framework contracts so that your internal customers can always order their supplies at the best price. You keep a close eye on the stock situation and, if necessary, you take care of group orders. You ensure that your internal customers never face shortages.

Who we are looking for

You hold a master’s degree, preferably in technical sciences. You can already look back on at least 5 years of experience within a similar position. You can express yourself fluently in Dutch and French. You are computer literate and willing to learn our in-house ERP package. You have a results-oriented and commercial attitude. You are customer-oriented and strongly communicative.

We care about our Sailors

• A permanent contract of indefinite duration.
• An attractive remuneration package complemented by fringe benefits.
• To further develop your competencies, you can benefit from both internal and external training courses.
• We care about your work-life balance and to keep this on-point, you enjoy 12 catch-up rest days on top of the standard 20 leave days. After a break-in period, there is also the possibility of working from home 1 day a week.

You will be based in:

• A brand new and modern working environment.
• A cool team of motivated colleagues.
• A fast-growing family business with opportunities for advancement within the group.

You have a healthy sense of humor and can enjoy one of the team activities listed below:

• Every last Friday of the month “BarcKiller” drink
• Annual New Year’s reception
• In July, we kick off the collective leave with a fun party where all our sister companies come together.
• As a company, we won Sport Flanders’ “Sports Company” Label for two years. This through our sports activities such as cross fit, hiking, ping pong, darts, …
• During the winter months you can enjoy a fresh bag of soup Monday through Thursday, during the summer months fruit baskets are then delivered weekly.