Buyer - ATLAS COPCO AIRPOWER
Atlas Copco is a Swedish company but the global headquarters of its compressor business is in Wilrijk, where a total of around 3,000 people are employed.
Many of our machines made there are therefore "Made in Belgium". Nevertheless, the human Swedish culture continues to run through our veins, as it does through those of 38,000 colleagues in more than 90 countries around the world.
Can you boast of a solid economic background and are you a natural in negotiation? Can you easily fix interesting pricing with your commercial, convincing flair? Do logistics supply chain processes have no secrets for you? Then the position of purchaser is definitely something for you! Interest in a technical environment is a must here - we are therefore a high-tech, innovative company - so that you can quickly familiarize yourself with parts, suppliers and/or processes. Achieving competitive pricing from our suppliers, without sacrificing quality, that's what your mission as a buyer is all about! You master the strategic, tactical and operational procurement process and report directly to the team leader. You optimize your purchasing package in close cooperation with internal customers, the purchasing department and other divisions and production units. No specific technical background is required for this position. We count on your healthy interest and intrinsic motivation to gain knowledge of (technical) components and/or suppliers. A solid insight into the supply chain and all related processes is of course crucial. - Draw up framework contracts with suppliers and follow up on the basis of: quality, delivery reliability, product and process development and total cost. - Responsible for the entire purchasing process and production development processes. - Discuss purchase contracts and actively maintain and cultivate supplier relationships. - Optimize the supply chain process from order to delivery and ensure on-time deliveries. - Think along about non-commodity driven projects and optimisations. - With the Atlas Copco objective as a basis, you work together with your team leader on a strategic annual plan with a product group analysis and an overview of the opportunities.
At Atlas Copco we use the slogan: "hire for attitude & train for skill". We are therefore happy to guide you through extensive on-the-job training. But find out for yourself whether or not you fit within the Atlas Copco picture: - You have a degree in commercial engineering, TEW or commercial sciences, or you can present equivalent experience. - Customer focus is important to you: the needs of the customer are priority - You use proactive, open and clear communication - You think out-of-the-box and let your creativity run free to come up with innovative solutions - Because of your flexibility you are stress resistant - You are critical in a constructive way - You treat people warmly and like to take your team with you
- Diversified tasks with a broad range of development opportunities at a constantly growing and innovative global player
- Support and possibilities to grow in your career
- A familiarization phase of several months with support of an experienced mentor
- A good work-life balance
- A competitive salary with benefits package
- The possibility to participate in our car or bicycle lease plan and to join several sport clubs
