Strategic Buyer

THE FUNCTION The Lead buyer "Trade items" is responsible for a spend of approx. €50 mio. Most of the range of installation materials (brackets, clamps, suspension systems, etc.) marketed by the company are purchased elsewhere as commodities (trade items) and sold under its own label. This accounts for approximately 50% of sales. Purchasing of these installation materials takes place throughout the world, with an emphasis on Eastern Europe. In the function it is important to keep good contact with product marketing regarding new initiatives regarding changes in the product assortment. Other important stakeholders are supply chain and sales. A key challenge in the position is that many suppliers with the same products are approaching the same distributors/wholesalers and are in that sense competitors as well. It is therefore important to strategically source, create partnerships and build strong relationships with suppliers. You are also expected to be able to estimate the "cost drivers" (what materials, how much labor is involved in production, what production methods are used) and make a cost price analysis after your induction period. Day to day you will be sourcing, selecting and contracting suppliers, resolving delivery escalations and managing supplier relationship and delivery performance. Delivery performance is measured by the Supply chain department. Also in your role, circularity/sustainability is an important theme. Something the entire supply chain needs to comply with. Your targets are mainly delivery reliability and quality, of course you also have financial targets and finally the success of the procurement projects you lead. In time, the possibility exists that you will lead a buyer. Regular travel is provided for in the position. YOUR PROFILE - HBO working/thinking level - You have solid purchasing experience gained in an international trade or manufacturing environment - You are analytical, structured and conceptual...