As Supply Chain Purchasing & System Lead, you will play a key role in stabilising
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and professionalising the supply chain operating model. You will combine ownership of purchasing performance with leadership in system and process improvements, ensuring
ERP alignment, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence .
Our client, part of an international industrial group located between Antwerp and Mechelen, is looking for a
Supply Chain Purchasing & System Lead .
As Supply Chain Purchasing & System Lead you will have 2 main responsabilities:
Supply Chain Purchasing Lead
End-to-end purchasing ownership
Take full ownership of purchasing outcomes across raw materials and indirect dependencies, ensuring alignment with production plans and reliable execution
Inventory control & discipline
Manage inventory levels, accuracy, and aging, driving root-cause analysis while balancing material availability with working capital targets
Process standardization & structural improvement
Establish clear processes, decision rules, and escalation mechanisms to ensure predictable, scalable, and repeatable performance
Operational stability
Minimise disruptions by eliminating ad-hoc ordering, manual workarounds, and system bypasses, ensuring disciplined use of Dynamics 365
Supply Chain System Lead
System ownership & governance (Dynamics 365)
Ensure consistent system usage, aligned processes, and clear parameter settings across the organisation
Continuous improvement
Identify gaps between business needs and system behaviour and drive structured improvements in system setup and ways of working
Data quality & cross-functional enablement
Safeguard master data accuracy and support teams (Planning, Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics) in correct and consistent system usage
Data-driven decision making
Drive the evolution of BI tools from reporting instruments to actionable decision-making platforms
In this role you will report to the Supply Chain Manager.
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Supply Chain, or equivalent through experience
Minimum
5 years of relevant experience
in a similar role
Experience in
procurement and/or production planning
within a complex manufacturing environment is a strong asset
Strong affinity with
ERP systems (preferably Dynamics 365), excellent Excel skills, and familiarity with BI tools
Analytical and structured mindset with a strong focus on problem-solving
Hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability xirbnpk to collaborate across departments
Energetic and engaging team player
Excellent communication skills in
Dutch and English
This is a high-impact role combining
operational ownership and transformation within Supply Chain
Competitive salary with fringe benefits such as a company car, meal vouchers, insurances
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