Job Opportunities in Belgium

Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Coach, develop and provide direction and feedback to the Local Procurement team on their knowledge, skills, effectiveness and quality of their supplier contacts.
• Accountable to achieve Local Procurement goals of the assigned team including optimise and reduce CUST stocks, sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the team including monthly individual 1:1 meetings in order to achieve business and individual goals and bi-monthly team meetings.
• Has a complete overview of the Purchase-to-pay process, performs regular checks and takes proactive actions if needed.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions.
• Maximize gross profit opportunities by ensuring pricing integrity and checking price agreements by following price governance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement optimized procurement processes.
• Implement and execute company policies and procedures. Ensure that team members operate at all times in accordance with the law and Company policies and procedures.
• Check and release Purchase Orders for GL level.
• Successfully handles escalations, complaints and claims.
• Maintain and further develop a culture centered on the customer and focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Liaise with other departments (inside sales, sales, logistics, group procurement, quality,..) to resolve problems when required.
• Assist in team tasks and organizational projects if needed.
• Develop & follow up team performance and results through KPI’s
  

Your Profile

• Bachelor degree level education completed
• Minimum of 4 years'Procurement experience in a customer centric environment (B2B), preferable experience with Strategic Sourcing
• Minimum of 4 years' leadership experience and people management
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience of working in an international organization
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and SAP (plus)
• Helicopter view
• Analytical and data driven
• Technical background
• Fluent in Dutch and English all spoken and written (+ knowledge of local language French

What does Fabory offer you:

• A fulltime position in Belgium
• Permanent contract
• Inclusive onboarding program and growth opportunities
• A comprehensive compensation package
• A year end bonus
• Profit sharing plan
• Car + fuel card
• Phone + subscription
• Laptop
• Group insurance (contributions are paid 100% by Fabory)
• Hospitalization insurance (DKV)
• 20 vacation days + 12 additional days
• Travel allowance
• Eco vouchers
• Meal vouchers
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team