Tactical Buyer

Tactical Buyer

GIS International

Are you the Tactical Buyer who wants to be part of a dynamic and global environment, dealing with multinational suppliers in the industrial sector? Are you willing to collaborate with multicultural colleagues, moving forward towards growth, problem solving and efficiency? If yes, start your challenge today and sign up now.

Main responsibilities

The Tactical Buyer prepares and follows up on RFQ/RFP for spot buys (within thresholds). 

The Tactical Buyer supports he Category Lead Buyer in implementing the category sourcing strategy by providing support in (part of the cross functional team):

• Seeking opportunities for synergies and improved used of GIS Supplier agreements 


• Involved in the preparation of the contract negotiations 

• Liaise with other departments and internal stakeholders 

• Issue management (e.g. complaint handling) 

• Follow-up on Master data issues /questions 

• Communication of contracts to stakeholders of their respective Programs  

• Follow-up on supplier performance and defined supplier improvement actions 

• Capture lessons learned & continuous improvement opportunities 
   

Your Profile

• Bachelor degree preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement and International Sourcing


• Min 5 years of experience in a similar role in a Supply Chain/Procurement/Customer Service environment

Skills & Competences

• Good procurement & sourcing knowledge  


• Understanding basic legal and contractual principles relevant to purchasing. 


• Understanding TCO principles when comparing supplier offers. 


• Can-do-attitude and willingness to learn to fill the gaps


• Stress-resistant
  


• Microsoft Office knowledge(Excel, Outlook,…)


• Advanced computer skills : ERP system (SAP, Dynamics) (is a plus)

Languages

Business English is a must (corporate language)

Cultural Fit

• Identify yourself with our PIE Values: Passion, Integrity and Etiquette


• Passion for our strengths: sourcing, procurement and supply chain


• Sincere attitude


• Ambassador of etiquette towards internal and external stakeholders


• Multicultural teamwork in an international context


• Curious mindset towards continuous improvement, efficiency and problem solving


• Energy and willingness to learn inside Supply Chain environment

What do we offer

• Working in a growing organization with an open and flat structure


• Full time job


• A market competitive compensation


• Full training during the first weeks


• The opportunity to develop in an international environment (growth path options)