Company : KION Group Location : Antwerp Flanders From : Talent BE
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)36 vacation daysTasks and Qualifications:
The primary functions of the StrategicBuyer will be:
Procurement of direct or indirect material and services which may include:
Automated Guided Vehicles; metal fabricated parts; software; controls/electrical & electronic components; wires and cables; MRO; HR and Professional Services; and Office and Facility ServicesParticipate and facilitate in new program quote activities involving pricing reviews with cross-functional stakeholder team members.Identify and drive cost reduction initiativesParticipate and facilitate in new program quote activities involving pricing reviews with cross-functional stakeholder team membersMake sourcing arrangements and determine optimal quality, lead time and pricing for customer service requirementsDevelop and coordinate set up of new suppliers (if needed) to support requirements for customers in collaboration with Category ManagementForecast and record savings achieved to help meet department goalEnsure Supplier On Time Delivery (SOTD) Job Family Responsibilities:
Performs complex buying strategies and supplier selection to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials; expedites as needed and serves as liaison between suppliers and users, getting prior approval for purchases in excess of established limits.Resolves complex delivery, quality or other related problems with purchases and invoices.Updates project plans and purchasing systems; reviews and analyzes requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases.Negotiates prices, terms and quality requirements; prepares requests for quotes and assists in the development of new supply sources; evaluates market conditions.Performs value analysis to identify cost improvements.Checks the capacity of suppliers and availability for materialsAssures adherence to the contract and assists in the development of contracts.Secures documentation required by the purchasing processManages and updates master dataParticipation on Supplier AuditsPreparing of Make-or-Buy decisionsKnowledge and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business, valid certifications as a procurement professional preferred.Preferred 5 years of experience at a minimum in purchasing.
Working in a manufacturing and/or projects environment is preferred.Strong knowledge of SAP and EDI transmission of the procure-to-pay process, including data elements.
2 - 3 Years of experience with SAP and Blanket Purchase Order with releases highly desirable.Ability to implement efficiencies in SAP to reduce the number of PO transactions per project required.
Need to be able to drive SAP changes within the organization.Knowledge and strong utilization of Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Ability to communicate and build relationships both internally, across all functional organization and externally with supplies and customers.Must be willing to travel to suppliers and/or other Dematic locations as needed up to 15%.Effective communication in Dutch and English (verbal and writing) KIONGroup AntwerpFlanders
