Technical Buyer
Smappee, Belgium

You are responsible for the procurement of high tech products, semiconductors and electronics:

• You manage the buying process for a given set of goods, materials and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• You prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.
• You apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.
• You manage problems and schedule changes, and you ensure these changes are reflected within the ERP systems.
• You contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.
• You research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• You research and evaluate existing and new suppliers.
• You explore alternate sources for goods and materials.
  You ensure a continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• You monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.

Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree and have proven purchasing experience, preferably within a technical or manufacturing environment.
• You have strong technical knowledge and understanding of business processes, components, and supply chain management.
• You are highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• You have a developed a strong knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
• You can express yourself fluently in Dutch and English.
• You have good knowledge of ERP programs and strong computer skills, including advanced Excel skills
• You feel good in a flexible environment where you get the opportunity to work independently.
• You have a ‘green hart’ and you believe in renewable energy.

Benefits

At Smappee, we want our employees to be able to contribute fully to our mission, so we have designed our work environment to be as efficient as possible.

• Stay inspired by the brand new and high-tech office building
• Enjoy a flexible environment with a horizontal structure
• Benefit from multiple career and personal development opportunities
• Carefree commute due to the ideal location along the E17, spacious parking, electric car chargers and bicycle storage
• Plan your sports sessions or lunch breaks efficiently thanks to the gym, showers, and restaurant in the building
• A good work-life balance: flexible working hours and fun team lunches and activities
• Remuneration according to experience, completed with extra-legal benefits such as meal vouchers, eco vouchers, health insurance, group insurance, holidays supplemented with ADV days and optional bicycle leasing
• On top of that, we offer a job where you can truly contribute to a better planet

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