Buyer

Function

As a buyer, you and your three other colleagues will be responsible for the following tasks:

• You are in close contact with suppliers and make arrangements with them;
• You keep an eye on stock and order replenishment in time;
• You will create reports of the different products through SAP to see which are the popular and less popular products;
• You make price comparisons, talk to suppliers about price and look for new ones;
• You make an analysis on how articles rotate;
• You compare prices and based on that you decide to purchase articles or wait and see;
• You are the purchase manager's right-hand man and also report to him.

Profile

For the job of buyer, we are looking for the following profile:

• You have experience in purchasing, preferably in raw materials or you have experience in maintaining stock for an unfinished product;
• School leavers with a keen eye and eager to learn will also be considered;
• Experience in the steel industry is not a requirement, but knowledge of technical products is a plus.
• You have strong analytical skills;
• You have a good knowledge of MS-Excel, knowledge of SAP is a plus;
• You communicate fluently in Dutch, English and can work your way out of French.

Organisation

Our client specialises in the distribution of metals and related products for professional applications. It is part of a larger international structure and supplies customers in Belgium and northern France. The company has a diverse offering that includes both standard materials and customised solutions.

Offer

In addition to a full-time position as a buyer, you can count on the following:

• Gross salary based on knowledge and experience;
• 20 holidays supplemented by 6 additional ADV days (4 collective days between Christmas and New Year), inclusion of at least 10 holidays in July and August;
• Work from home is possible after the familiarisation period;
• Extra-legal benefits such as DKV hospitalisation insurance, AXA group insurance, ecocheques and a sector premium of €300 gross;
• You will work Monday to Thursday from 8am to 12pm - 1pm to 5pm and on Friday until 4pm;
• A company where there is a very warm atmosphere and open corporate culture;
• Team-buildings, annual barbecue with colleagues, celebration of the Saint-Eloois festival;
• Quarterly meetings with HR to closely monitor well-being and discuss possible advancement opportunities.