Purchasing Manager

From a simple cable to a complex wiring harness to a mechanical assembly. In cable assembly, knowledge of the material is essential. Whether it involves a simple cable or a thick bundle with a complex mix of cables: Connect Group has the necessary knowledge. Also important: competitive pricing.

Our production facilities and Belgium and Romania offer a unique combination of manual and automated solutions, using a variety of technologies. As a result, we will always find the best price and performance for a customer, manufacturer and installer.

To lead our purchasing team, located both in Belgium and Romania, we are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager, located out of Kampenhout Belgium.

• Coordination and administration of procurement activities of materials and components necessary to organize production
• Elaborate and implement internal and external supplier relationship plan
• Setting up an evolving negotiation plan focusing on getting market conform prices and conditions for the components
• Execute contracts and follow-up delivery in local systems, approves purchasing from local systems according to purchasing plan
• Manage the weekly MRP and shortages
• Periodically reports status of supplier relationship, supply risks and supplier performance
• Finetune responsibilities and duties for a team of 10 buyers, assist them in the daily operations
• Monitoring stock

You will report to the chief procurement officer.

• You are a seasoned purchase manager, preferably in a technical field
• You have technical knowledge and understanding of electricity components and cabling
• You have a University Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with ERP
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, knowledge of other languages is an asset
• Excellent organizational skills and sets priorities easily
• “Customer” focus and the ability to cope with the pressure of meeting demanding targets and working towards tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset with an eye for detail
• You are a true team player

If you are interested in our offer, do not hesitate to send Daisy your structured CV in English. We look forward to hearing from you.