Company : Sibelco Location : Dessel Flanders From : Talent BE
This specialist will actively participate in Purchasing activities and will directly support the Sub-Regional Procurement Director, with the goal of achieving significant total cost of ownership reductions, while maintaining & improving product quality and vendor service levels.The specialist will be responsible for performing data analytics, data cleansing & spend analytics to support the procurement reporting, monitoring vendors’ performance & compliance within guidelines and directly resolving operational issues with vendors.
Additionally, the specialist will drive and share best practices and will ensure compliance from all stakeholders in Belgium regarding the Procurement Policy and the Source-to-Pay process.This is the right opportunity for a candidate who is looking to join a global, growing business and to play a critical role in finding innovative solutions to continuous improve & ensure compliance for the seamless flow of materials & services for Sibelco.We are looking for someone with excellent communication & influencing skills who can work independently, project manage effectively and has a proven track record of taking initiative, and delivering exceptional results.If this sounds like you, why not apply? Job Responsibilities1) Operational PurchasingTake all necessary actions to solve problems in the strategic procurement area related to claim handling, prices, contracts etc.
supporting the Sub-Regional Procurement Director and the category directors.2) Vendor ManagementInteract with suppliers, for Belgium in scope, for the supply of (parts of) the assortment to be orderedEnsure the necessary supplier reports are available for the operational stakeholders (eg.
data from energy suppliers)Consolidate suppliers (across sites within Belgium) where possible especially in operational categories such as MRO and PackagingRequest documentation, quotations, and samples if necessary and inform about delivery options.
Implement supplier contracts and agreements, and monitor compliance.Assess and select potentially interesting offers and provides proposals to the Sub-Regional Procurement DirectorDirectly negotiate certain categories in alignment with the Procurement Director3) Data ManagementPerform data analytics, data cleansing and spend analytics to support the reportingSubmit for approval (new) supplier data to data steward department.Use the ERP functionalities to monitor progress in cost to serve, reduction / planning effectivenessReport on KPIs and introduce new routines to automate & improve processes.Provide governance training for (new) end usersProvide user support and 1st line support for functional and system problemsReport and document incidentsSupport and deliver data for procurement efficiency and compliance projects4) Continuous ImprovementFollow up market trends, competition strategy and innovations ensuring the best value for SibelcoMaintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements5) ComplianceEnsure compliance from all stakeholders in the region regarding the Procurement Policy and the Source to Pay process.Ensure the Procurement Policy, MICS, Guidelines are implemented in Belgium scope and give training to all relevant stakeholders when neededAbout youTo be successful in this position you should possess:
Bachelor degree in Supply Chain or Procurement or equivalent by experienceAt least 3 years prior experience in Supply Chain, Procurement or category rolesEnd-to-end supply chain experienceProven experience in developing supplier basesGood working knowledge of purchasing strategiesPractical understanding of industrial mineral industry or experience working in manufacturing and/or production business is preferredExcellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to be able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and teamsQuick adaptor to new technology tools and processesStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsGood knowledge about MS Office and other ERP systems (Working knowledge of SAP is an advantage)Self starter, ability to work independently as well as part of a globally dispersed teamTake proactive approach to problem-solvingAbility to be able to travel within Belgium to visit suppliersFull fluency in both in English & Dutch is requiredThis role is located in our operation in Dessel however we offer hybrid working conditions to ensure flexibility of our employees.#LI-HybridBut most importantly, if you embrace our core values, and if this role sparks your enthusiasm to apply your passion to contribute in a meaningful way as a part of Sibelco’s team of unique talents within a diverse international business community, then we very much look forward to hearing from you. Sibelco DesselFlanders
