Purchasing officer

Function

As the Procurement Manager in Ypres, you will have overall responsibility for the procurement department and play a crucial role in implementing an efficient and forward-looking procurement strategy.

Your responsibilities:

• You will further expand the procurement department and optimise procurement processes, procedures and policy
• You negotiate with suppliers on prices, contracts and commercial terms
• You will manage procurement and investment budgets and oversee fleet management
• You analyse the market, identify opportunities and visit relevant trade fairs and suppliers
• You will monitor the quality of the procurement processes using KPIs and reports
• You will ensure accurate administrative follow-up, invoice verification and contract management
• You will advise the management team on strategic procurement decisions and actively contribute ideas on further optimisations

Profile

You find fulfilment in negotiating, organising and delivering tangible improvements. But what else is important to our procurement manager?

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree, supplemented by at least five years’ relevant experience
• Experience in contract negotiation and supplier management
• An excellent command of Dutch, French and English. Any additional languages are a bonus
• Strong analytical and commercial skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office; experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central would be an advantage

Organisation

You will be joining a stable, international family-run business where entrepreneurship, responsibility and initiative are highly valued. You will be given every opportunity to further develop your expertise in procurement and to help shape the organisation’s future growth. We are also active in transport and supply chain management, with a focus on food logistics and the transport of chilled and temperature-sensitive goods. Furthermore, we place great importance on a pleasant working atmosphere, with various social events such as barbecues, team-building activities and sports.

Offer

But what can you expect as a procurement manager?

• A permanent contract of indefinite duration
• An attractive salary package complemented by fringe benefits
• Meal vouchers and group insurance
• A wide range of training opportunities through our client and external partners
• A great working atmosphere with fun activities such as team-building events, barbecues and sporting events
• Free fitness at work
• 12 ADV days

Curious about more? Apply quickly!