Belgium - Braine l'Alleud
Posted: 03/09/2025
Salary: Negotiable
ID: 36522_BH
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Are you a driven procurement professional with a passion for sourcing excellence and supplier development? Our client, a global leader in advanced manufacturing, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their European operations on a contract basis until the end of 2025.
You'll play a key role in strategic purchasing for high-quality components used in cutting-edge automotive production, contributing to global supply chain resilience and cost optimization.
What You'll Be Doing
1. Conduct market and supplier analysis across Europe to identify high-performing suppliers
2. Manage the end-to-end RFI and RFQ processes
3. Lead commercial negotiations, contract drafting, and cost optimization strategies
4. Evaluate supplier performance during mass production phases
5. Prepare insightful reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders
6. Travel across Europe occasionally for supplier visits (2-3 day trips)
Who You Are
7. A confident and analytical buyer with a Bachelor's in Engineering or Business (MBA a plus)
8. 3-5 years' experience in purchasing or manufacturing, ideally in the automotive sector
9. Comfortable with negotiation, supplier evaluation, and data-driven decision-making
10. Experience with or interest in Japanese business culture is a bonus
11. Fluent in English (additional languages like French, Czech, Turkish, or Japanese are a plus)
12. Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
13. Independent, proactive, and adaptable - you take initiative and thrive under pressure
Why Join?
14. Work with a collaborative and multicultural team in an international environment
15. Flexible hybrid working setup based in Braine l'Alleud
16. Opportunity to influence sourcing decisions in a globally recognized industry
17. Be part of a mission that shapes the future of mobility
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