Purchasing Officer

Function

For our client in Lommel We are looking for a Purchasing Officer. In this role, you ensure that purchasing and stock processes run smoothly and that the right products are available on time. To this end, you analyse stock levels, identify ordering needs and place orders with suppliers. In doing so, you monitor delivery times, minimum stock levels and order quantities.

Your responsibilities:

• Following up on orders also means checking that quantities, prices and deliveries are correct. In the event of shortages, discrepancies or incorrect deliveries, you take targeted action.
• In consultation with the line manager, you determine appropriate order parameters and anticipate future purchasing needs, ensuring that stock planning remains reliable.
• You maintain professional contacts with suppliers, arrange transport when necessary and follow up on agreed arrangements accurately.
• Good collaboration with transport, logistics and customer service helps you to align purchasing and stock planning efficiently.
• In addition to your role as purchasing assistant, you support the buyer with reports, stock lists and statistics. You also handle the invoicing of logistics services and the associated customer administration.

Profile

For the position of Purchasing Officer at our client’s premises in Lommel we are looking for a candidate with ideally a bachelor's degree in an economics or commercial field. In addition, you bring 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience and have a demonstrable interest in purchasing, stock management or logistics administration.

Your profile:

• Accuracy is important in this role: you work in a structured manner with orders, prices, stock data, invoices and reports, and you identify discrepancies in a timely manner.
• You communicate fluently with suppliers and internal colleagues, take initiative and look for workable solutions when a delivery or planning does not go according to plan.
• You are able to work independently whilst coordinating effectively with others. Dutch, French and English are relevant for professional contact with partners; knowledge of German is an advantage. You are proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Organisation

Our client is an established name in the beverages and distribution sector. As a specialised all-in-one supplier, the company offers an exceptionally extensive assortment of beverages, including beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, waters, fruit juices and dairy products.

In addition to the distribution of beverages, our client also provides support in the areas of transport, stock management, import, export and empty packaging processing. Reliability, flexibility, efficiency and personal service are at the heart of everything they do.

Offer

For the position of Purchasing Officer our client from offers Lommel the following package:

• An attractive salary in line with your experience and the responsibilities of the role.
• Meal vouchers for every day worked, as an extra benefit to your daily net advantage.
• Hospitalisation insurance and group insurance in accordance with the applicable sectoral conditions.
• Part-time or full-time employment in Lommel, with working hours and the number of hours to be determined by mutual agreement.
• A family-oriented working environment in which collaboration with colleagues and external partners is central.
• Good guidance to take on the role of Purchasing Officer independently, with room to show initiative and suggest improvements.
• Opportunities to further develop your knowledge and, in time, take on additional responsibilities within purchasing, administration or logistics support.

Do you have any questions about this vacancy?

Please don’t hesitate to call us on 011 30 37 48.