Your challenges 

• As a purchasing officer you’re responsible for the complete transactional ordering process on indirect materials and services for our Belgian plants with a strong “solution orientated” emphasis. This includes purchase order creation, order follow up till delivery, invoice control, claim handling… 
• You support the Purchase Manager with a number of defined product categories by monitoring supplier’s performance whilst defining further improvements. You will carry sourcing responsibility for some projects in alignment with the Purchase Manager
• You create and maintain alignment with the suppliers and are actively involved in negotiations.
• You establish a strong communication platform with internal customers, being their main point of contact. You manage their purchase requisitions and coordinate these externally. 
• You lead further process improvements and simplification initiatives towards efficiency.
• You report to the Purchase Manager.

Your talents

• You have demonstrated experience in the field of operational purchasing, supply chain, planning or customer service
• You have the ability to efficiently implement defined actions and to introduce process changes wherever applicable
• You have an analytical mindset and strong administrative skills
• You are a strong communicator with high integrity and a “critical eye”
• You have a desire to drive personal growth 
• You are positive, spontaneous person who enjoys being part of a team
• You have excellent knowledge of Excel and proven experience with ERP packages, ideally SAP
• You communicate fluently in English and Dutch, knowledge French is a plus. 

What do we offer? 

• Come and work in an interesting and challenging environment for professionals, with a unique perspective on the business “from the inside”.
• You will be part of a performing team, in a highly challenging and international environment with opportunities to evolve.
• You will be working in an environment in which initiative is encouraged and rewarded.
• Last but not least you will receive an attractive remuneration package, 35 holidays and excellent fringe benefits.