Purchasing/Purchasing Officer

As Purchasing Officer, your main responsibility is to support and execute procurement activities for assigned projects. In addition, you will participate in non-project related procurement or Supply Chain procedure development as required.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage workflow according to the procurement cycle, from supplier pre-selection to issuance of purchase orders.
• Maintain purchase records and other essential data.
• Estimate and set budgets for purchases.
• Develop plans for procurement services and supplies.
• Procurement market observation and analysis.
• Negotiate prices and supply agreements.
• Coordinate and support other departments with source analysis, price analysis and commercial negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Quickly make professional decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Evaluate and monitor suppliers.
• Updating the list of suppliers.
• Propose alternative suppliers and cultivate new sources of supply.
• Perform supplier audits.
• Focus on baseline assessment for suppliers, supplier evaluation and development, as needed.
• Ensuring products and supplies meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks.

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements:

• Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a good understanding of negotiation procedures.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented and organised team player.
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
• Minimum several years' experience in a similar position, preferably in a technical environment.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with knowledge of French.
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Office (Excel/Word).

Our client is a leading company specialising in providing advanced engineering solutions, with a strong focus on environmental technologies and industrial services. Since its inception, the company has built a solid reputation for providing innovative and sustainable solutions for various industrial sectors. They operate in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, offering a wide range of services including design, construction, maintenance, and operational support of industrial plants.

At this company, you can count on a competitive salary package with benefits to match the position. In addition, you will have the opportunity to continuously develop yourself in a progressive and innovative environment.