Category Buyer

le contenu du travail

????Are you able to secure favorable conditions and make strategic agreements to elevate our purchasing to a higher level? We are looking for a skilled Category Buyer for our headquarters in Zawentem.

Who are we?

Apleona specializes in Integrated Facility Management; taking over the complete management of business premises and buildings for our clients. This includes, for example, the maintenance of premises and building-related installations as well as cleaning, reception, catering, or security.

Apleona is the market leader in facility management in Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland and holds a strong position in the largest European markets and in the United Kingdom. Apleona is active in 30 countries, focusing on Facility Management and Real Estate.

Apleona delivers facility services with a focus on innovative solutions that provide lasting added value for the client. We aim for an integrated approach in close collaboration with the client and focus on long-term customer relationships. ’Realising Potential’ is a commonly used concept here.

What will you do?

In this role, you are responsible for developing and managing a reliable network of suppliers. Additionally, you ensure that the internal organization makes purchases from the right organizations and according to the correct purchasing conditions. You also ensure that the purchasing process is monitored and that the organization works according to the standards of the purchasing department, where expenditures as well as risks are limited. You take the lead in large projects and/or purchases that represent significant value and ensure that strategic agreements are made in this regard. This also includes preparing and putting out tenders from our organization. Besides the operational package, you also monitor the performance, quality, and service of our suppliers. You are also responsible for the verification and control of incoming invoices.

What do you need?

• A Bachelor’s level of education or equivalent Procurment training;
• At least 2 years of experience in a purchasing role;
• Strong in contracts, negotiating, and making deals;
• Good analytical and presentation skills;
• Excellent communication skills in French and English and. Dutch

What do we offer you?

Apleona offers its employees, besides a good package of employment conditions, the opportunity to grow, collaborate and work with peers, a pleasant environment, and a flat organization.

This package includes:

• 20 days off per year + 12 RTT (Reduction of Working Time)
• Lease car, laptop, and mobile phone;
• Éco chèques
• Full time Contact 40h

????Lets get in touch????

"If you believe you are the ideal candidate for this role, why not take the next step to discover more? We welcome your application via LinkedIn, direct email to daniel.konz@apleona.com, or feel free to reach out by phone at +352 621 782 576. Let’s explore the possibilities together.