Elusav Recruitment have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join one of Europe's most well respected Engineering contractors, based in Geel, Belgium.
As the Senior Buyer, you'll manage the procurement of materials, goods, and services for assigned projects, ensuring that you are optimising the cost, quality, and service. You'll drive added value through sourcing strategically, value engineering, innovation delivery and risk management.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for procurement to pay process from Sourcing to invoice clearance.
* Conduct complex bid process for equipment, materials and / or services and do commercial evaluations.
* Write Procurement Project Execution Plans.
* Create Procurement Schedules with project teams and planning function.
* Secure the quality and timely delivery of goods and/or services required for assigned projects.
* Negotiate vendor alliances, rebate agreements, master service agreements.
* Assist in the reallocation or disposal of excess materials.
* Ensure that the Authority Matrix is followed stringently.
* Create internal reports.
* Conduct external reporting (Outside of Procurement Department).
* Expected to work with only general supervision.
* Mentoring and potentially leading junior procurement personnel.
* Identify new supplier sources and recommend new sourcing strategies in assigned area.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, such as project and engineering teams.
* Co-ordinate the logistics of goods and/services required for assigned projects.
* Work with other buyers and Line Manager to eliminate wasteful processes.
* Assist in proposals support when required.
* Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager.
Requirements:
* Must have construction buying experience (M&E) in the pharma industry.
* Experience in a similar role within an engineering or construction company.
* A third level qualification preferably in supply chain or other related discipline.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Minimum of 6 years' work experience in a similar role.
* Ability to prioritize workload efficiently.
* Previous ERP experience.
* Role will be initially based in Belgium; however, this role will also be required to work / base in other European Countries to meet business needs.
* Some Technical Knowledge of the Construction Industry would be an advantage.
* A third level qualification preferably in supply chain, engineering, or other related discipline.
Contact:
If you would like to learn more about the vacancy, apply now, or contact Thaissa Torres on ttorres@elusav.com or +35315822807.