Purchasing Manager

For nearly 200 years, Tiense Suikerraffinaderij has been producing sugar from local sugar beets, serving both industries and home kitchens. You will become part of a family of 600 proud sugar makers who stick together, both on and off the factory floor. They operate with a refined blend of tradition and innovation, aiming for minimal environmental impact as nothing from our sugar beets goes to waste. Our mission? To make life sweeter for people worldwide. And we're excited to do it together with you Job description You will be based in Tienen and will secure a qualitative, cost-efficient and timely supply of technical goods and services, auxiliaries, and packaging materials. In this role you will be guided and supervised by our Director of Controlling and Purchasing. Here is what you will be doing: Price Negotiations & Procurement: You will initiate price requests, negotiate contracts, place orders for goods and services, and secure correct cost allocation of orders and contracts Contract Coordination: You will set up new contracts and secure the administration of service contracts Procurement Alignment: You will support and verify the alignment and implementation of procurement with the Südzucker guidelines across our sugar factories in Belgium Supplier Management: You will coordinate supplier evaluation, supplier scoring and corrective measures. You will also streamline and standardise the supplier database Collaboration & Support: You will build up a close collaboration with the local purchasers and production engineers across our Belgian sites, as well as colleagues in HQ and Mannheim to ensure seamless purchasing activities Project Involvement: You will contribute to improvement and investment projects, collaborating with respective project teams to drive success Market Analysis & Innovation: You will conduct market analysis, propose alternatives, and follow up the market trends in order to keep us ahead of the curve. Profile It is in our roots. In yours too? At Tiense Suikerraffinaderij we have been making sugar since 1836. The ingredients for success? They are in our roots : Flexibility and curiosity - At Tiense Suikerraffinaderij we believe in continuous learning. We are seeking purchasing managers who are flexible, curious, and eager to explore. Technology and common sense – While we embrace technology, we also value practical wisdom. As Purchasing Manager, you will have the chance to dive into technical goods and packaging processes, with an eye on process optimisation and respect for business continuity. Solo and as a team – We appreciate autonomy and encourage initiative. However, success is also built on collaboration within teams and across departments. We are looking for a bridge builder, with proven negotiation skills and a positive communication style. For the position of Purchasing Manager you will also need: A Master’s degree is a must (e.g. industrial or commercial engineering) or equivalent through extensive and relevant experience A minimum of 5 years of technical purchasing experience in an (international) manufacturing group is required You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch, English and French A good knowledge of MS Office (incl. Excel) is important, knowledge of an ERP system (preferably SAP) is a plus Willingness to travel regularly to the Belgian factories is necessary. Offer Groepsverzekering Bedrijfswagen Tankkaart / Laadpas Maaltijdcheques Smartphone Laptop Internetvergoeding / Abonnement Individuele hospitalisatieverzekering Hospitalisatieverzekering voor familie Invaliditeitsverzekering Leasefiets Parking Tussenkomst openbaar vervoer Fietsvergoeding Maaltijdvergoeding Geboorte Huwelijk Jubileum Sinterklaas Forfaitaire Kosten Eco Cheque Opleiding Check up Aanvullend kinderbijslag 13e maand Prestatiebonus Vakantiegeld Extra-legale vakantiedagen Thuiswerk Anciënniteitsverlof An exciting and multidimensional new function with genuine responsibility and the possibility to evolve over time The opportunity to contribute to and impact the future of this successful, financially healthy company which has been around since 1836 An attractive remuneration package including a company car and other advantages A dynamic working environment where team spirit, initiative, human touch and commitment are appreciated.

Location: Helecine, BE

Posted Date: 9/16/2024