Senior Aankoper

Position: Senior Buyer NPR Brussels - Senior Aankoper NPR Brussel
Agency: Procurementnetwork.eu

PROCUREMENTNETWORK is specialist in Executive Search and interim consultancy in Procurement and Supply Chain. For one of our multinational customers we are searching for a Senior Buyer - Senior Aankoper NPR,
for their headoffice in Brussel, Belgium.

As a Senior Buyer NPR at the Brussel headoffice, you will become responsible
for a range of NPR commodities for the EMEA Offices. You will proactively professionalise the procurement organization and you will achieve important savings in co-operation with the Procurement Manager. You will report directly
to the Procurement Manager, develop the strategic EMEA purchasing and
sourcing strategies and improve supply chain processes. Among the
commodities you will purchase are: ICT, leasecars, videoconference equipm., catering, facility services, office supplies and others.

Responsibilities:
Global Procurement and sourcing of NPR commodities for the EMEA offices,
Improving the strategic procurement and supply chain organization,
Provide overall leadership for indirect material management, supplies and services across EMEA,
Drive and manage aggressive regional and site cost reduction programmes,
Create competitive advantage through the development and implementation
of effective supply strategies that deliver lowest total cost, insure security of
supply, and build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers,
Negotiate and implement contracts / agreements that deliver competitive advantage,
Establish supplier selection, management and evaluation processes,
Set and drive initiatives regarding Sourcing strategies, industry outlooks, price forecasts and supplier management plans that meet business requirements,
Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, procedures and ethics and adherence to relevant laws and industry regulations,
You will have a solid reporting line to the Procurement Manager NPR, EMEA.

Requirements:
4 - 6 years experience as a Senior Buyer in NPR at a global or multinational organization,
University study and/or Procurement & Supply chain management educations,
Strong communications skills with all internal levels and external constituencies,
An effective negotiator with strong interpersonal skills,
Experience of working within a multicultural environment is a prerequisite,
You are fluent in English and preferably Dutch and French,
Must be analytical, broad business understanding,
Strong business ethics and integrity.

Interested in this position as a Senior Buyer NPR in Brussels ?
Mail your curriculum with reference: Senior Buyer, AR-Bel.101, to:
members@procurementnetwork.eu