We are seeking a dynamic Senior Buyer with a passion for technical projects and a track record of driving value in procurement activities. If you're ready to make an impact in the power generation domain and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we want to hear from you.
...senior buyer.
- posted 29 february 2024
- closes 28 april 2024
key responsibilities
- Ensure the satisfaction of our business partners by providing added value through procurement services.
- Drive cost reductions and savings while upholding governance and compliance regulations.
- Analyze and optimize procurement needs assigned by the Head of Purchasing.
- Maintain proactive communication with internal business partners to anticipate purchase requirements.
- Execute the local purchase process, including setting up purchase requests and orders, identifying suppliers, organizing tenders, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
- Document savings following company protocols.
- Participate in meetings as requested by the Head of Purchasing.
- Support local supplier management activities, including classification, evaluation, and communication with major suppliers.
- Address payment, invoice, quality, and dispute issues in collaboration with Accounting and Business teams.
qualifications
- Engineering or Economics university degree (preferably) with a good technical background (by diploma or by experience).
- Excellent procurement experience: at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Solid skills in the use of STAR (SAP) software.
- Preferably good knowledge of power plant environment including processes, principles & main equipment.
- Good communication skills.
- Team player.
- Capacity to negotiate under a challenging and complex context.
- Fluent English & French skills.
- Fluency in Dutch.
key benefits
- A personalized salary package: we know that everyone has different needs, so you have the chance to supplement your salary with benefits that you need most today. A car, additional insurance, a leased bike,... the choice is yours thanks to our Flex Income Plan!
- Personal guidance: we believe in the power of human connections, so we'll assign you a dedicated talent manager who will always have your back. Whether you need support during challenging projects or just a friendly ear to listen, your talent manager is here for you.
- Career planning and professional development: our learning and development team is here to help you create your dream career. Think of them as your fairy godparents - but with less bibbidi-bobbidi-boo.
- Team events: a team that plays together, stays together. From an after work drink to a quiz night, we'll make sure you feel like part of the family.
- We care, we grow, we recognize: we invest in these 3 pillars in order to build a sustainable career for you. We have lots of initiatives in place to help you stay healthy and happy so that you can take on every challenge that comes your way and feel appreciated.
- Challenging projects and an entrepreneurial culture: get ready to flex your muscles on some seriously impressive projects. It's like the Olympics, but without the lycra.
- Learning from peers: as a technical expert, you will be part of our chapters: vibrant communities filled with colleagues who are passionate about a particular area of expertise. our chapters are all about promoting learning within your area of expertise - in a fun and informal way!
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