Job Title: Methods Buyer
Work Location: Flemalle, Belgium (Hybrid – 3 days need to go Onsite)
Contract Duration: 2-month mission, extendable
Languages Required: French, English
Job Description
2-month mission, extendable.
Purpose of the function:
* Process technical, industrial and consumer purchasing orders for the Client group in order to ensure supply and meet new needs within the prescribed timeframes, at the best prices, and according to the required qualities.
* Participate in Purchasing projects by ensuring traceability and harmonization of good practices, and by improving existing tools and processes.
Position in the organization:
* Reporting to: Purchasing Methods Manager
* Upper level: Head of Technical Purchasing Department
Main responsibilities:
* Management of orders excluding raw materials Analyze and process purchase requests encoded in SAP. Apply the purchasing policy and advise internal departments. Check specifications, carry out calls for tenders and analyze supplier offers with the buyer responsible for the market. Control the compliance of purchased products in terms of safety and environment. Monitor the status, deadlines and quality of orders.
* Supplier and item data management Validate purchasing parameters when creating or modifying coded items (excluding raw materials). Obtain and validate food certificates if necessary. Create and update purchasing information sheets (price, validity, Intrastat, food, supplier data).
* e-Catalog Management Coordinate the implementation of new e-Catalogs (SAP Ariba) from the feasibility study to production. Manage testing, configuration, training and user support. Propose and implement tool improvements.
* Continuous improvement and harmonization of practices Diagnose existing practices at the Engis site and compare them with other sites. Resolve ERP-related problems in collaboration with IT and the general store. Organize interdepartmental follow-up meetings. Write and distribute procedures and Work Instructions. Train and coach buyers on best practices.
Impact and issues:
Ensure compliant purchases to avoid any impact on production, safety, or costs. Avoid additional costs related to urgent orders or delivery errors.
Problem solving
Respond quickly to internal needs while respecting purchasing logic and procedures. Effectively manage multiple and urgent priorities. Convince internal customers to respect procedures.
Autonomy
Autonomous organization in order processing, data updating and catalog management. Validation by the line manager of improvement proposals before implementation.
Contacts
Interns:
Daily: technical buyers, associated management.
Regulars: general store, e-catalog users, IT department.
External:
Occasional: IT suppliers (SAP Ariba), parts suppliers.
LANGUAGES
Active English for exchanges with suppliers and colleagues in the group.
Required skills
* Education and experience:
* Bachelor's degree, 2 years of experience in purchasing and procurement
* In-depth knowledge of internal tools and procedures
* Knowledge of products and key contacts at Prayon
* Basic mastery of office software and ERP (SAP) Operational after 1 year
Personal skills:
* Rigor, precision and concentration
* Analytical and communication skills
* Service spirit and internal customer orientation
Skills:
* Industrial Purchasing
* Data Analysis & Supplier Monitoring
* Knowledge of Safety & Environmental Standards
* Knowledge of Technical Products
* ERP
* Purchasing Project Management
* SAP (Purchasing, Parameters, Information Sheets Modules)
* SAP Ariba
* Stakeholder Management