Purchaser

Job description

The Purchaser will be in charge of the following missions:

• Maximum responsible for sourcing and procurement within the BU.
• Implements all the purchase procedures, aligning them with business processes according to the Group Purchase Policy.
• Assures the homogenization and standardization of all these processes within the different plants that compound the BU.
• Helps identifying opportunities for cost savings related with the purchasing function (standardization and rationalization, aggregate purchases, processes optimization, etc.)
• Implements the convenient sourcing strategy for all procured commodities and services, optimizing the processes by using SAP MM.
• Implements procurement best practices for all commodities and services, optimizing the processes by using SAP MM.
• Implements the supplier evaluation and contract awarding (through Negotiation Tables) processes.
• Reports periodically to the Central Purchase Department
• Ensures appropriate audit trails are embedded in purchases processes, for internal audit and performance management purposes.
• Is eligible for carrying on the function of Lead buyer reporting to Central Purchasing.
• Is eligible for carrying on some international projects.

Profile:

• Educated to degree level, with an appropriate professional qualification.
• purchase experience in a multi-national, environment.
• Experience with high-value, high-volume purchasing across a range of services and commodities
• Experience with developing and implementing successful cost saving initiatives
• Experience with SAP or other ERP is a plus
• Computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and word processing or similar applications
• Good oral and written Flemish, French and English are essential

Offer:

• A challenging job in a growing activity with a lot of variety and possibilities to learn and to grow
• Training on the job
• A team of professional colleagues
• A young work environment where initiatives and new opportunities are stimulated and motivated

Interested?

Send your CV to Dermaut Recruitment & Selection: jobs@dermaut.eu