Direct Buyer

Job Description

One of the main tasks as an Operational Buyer is to manage the day-to-day tasks within purchasing team. You will act as an escalation point for our different departments and be responsible for any running changes within our change management system. You keep the contacts with our suppliers alive and make sure to update our price and order database accordingly. To offer our customers the best solution, you will constantly search for and negotiate the best deals with our suppliers. You evaluate the customers needs, look for new opportunities in the market and you always make sure to find the best suitable customer-focused solution. Preferred candidate profile Looking for an Engineering Graduate with minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the automotive sector/ industrial manufacturing sector Technical interest is required and mechanical or material knowledge is a plus Analytical capacity and negotiation skills are key: proven experience in working with and negotiating with suppliers to support organizational goals is required Proactive orientation and customer-oriented mindset Team-player Used to working with deadlines Flexible & persistent Good MS Office skills (mainly Outlook and Excel) Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken) Knowledge of fasteners is a plus Experience with an international environment is a plus Perks and benefits Will match with the Industry Standard