Strategic Buyer (Mechanical Components)

☞ Bakker & Partners

Ver: 105

Día de actualización: 20-11-2025

Ubicación: Halle Flemish Brabant

Categoría: Merchandising / Compras / Cadena de Suministro Alta tecnología

Industria: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Posición: Mid-Senior level

Tipo de empleo: Full-time

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Are you ready to take your strategic procurement expertise to the next level? Our client — a global leader in process equipment for the pharmaceutical sector — is looking for a Strategic Buyer to strengthen their supply chain team. You’ll be working in a dynamic, international environment focused on custom-made mechanical components (95% metal) sourced worldwide.

As a Strategic Buyer, you’ll manage a portfolio of strategic suppliers across Europe and Asia. You’ll work closely with engineering, project management, production, and operational procurement to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of critical make parts.

Work location: Sites in Halle & Wommelgem.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Leading supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, and quality standards
  • Managing and developing a robust network of international suppliers
  • Monitoring delivery performance and driving continuous improvement
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to optimize procurement strategies.
  • Contributing to KPI targets such as cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and on-time delivery
  • Supporting local manufacturing by ensuring procurement of parts per technical drawings

Your Profile

  • 5+ years of strategic procurement experience (metalworking, machinery, automotive, or aerospace preferred)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • Strong knowledge of metal manufacturing processes & ability to read technical drawings
  • Commercial mindset with top-notch negotiation skills
  • Experienced in ERP systems (SAP or similar)
  • Fluent in English; Dutch or French is a plus
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to European or Asian suppliers

The Offer

  • A high-impact strategic role within a fast-growing and innovative company
  • Hybrid work model: 1 day/week remote
  • 20 statutory holidays + 12 ADV days
  • Competitive salary with a full range of benefits
  • Entrepreneurial culture with short decision lines
  • Personal development and career growth opportunities

Interested?

Bakker & Partners is working exclusively on this vacancy. Please apply via the application button below or contact for more info: katrien.hadermann@bakker.be.

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Plazo: 04-01-2026

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