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Heidelberg Materials Benelux is currently looking for a
BUYER
to join the team at our headquarters/ Office located in Braine-l'Alleud.
As a Buyer, you conduct technical- commercial purchasing activities in the heavy Industry (goods for maintenance, repair and operations, services maintenance projects, Investment/ Capex projects) for Heidelberg Materials (Belgium and the Netherlands) and for its 3 business lines, considering economical, logistic, legal and ethical aspects and according to the internal guidelines.
Your tasks & reponsibilities:
1. As a key team player, you maintain productive relationships with both external and internal stakeholders.
2. You develop and enhance the network with local management to develop the acceptance and early involvement of the Procurement Department.
3. You actively promote frame agreements towards the local management and support implementation and monitoring of the local procurement policy and guidelines.
4. You actively participate in the promotion of cross-functional procurement activities (between cement, aggregates and RMC) and in HM Group projects and activities (negotiating of frame contracts, etc..) when required.
5. You ensure that risks are mitigated regarding the suppliers relationship and that the processes are efficient, effective, up to date, actually implemented (competitive offers, approvals,..) and in line with the Group Standards.
6. You ensure the reporting regarding the local area activities but also for group/local saving initiatives.
7. With your critical eye, you continuously evaluate and improve supplier performance and procurement processes. You will be assigned ownership on some of our procurement best practices that will be rolled out to our local procurement teams.
Your profile:
8. You are graduated in Business Administration, Engineering (mechanical), Supply Chain Management or Purchasing and have basic knowledge in contracts matters.
9. You already have 2 to 5 years’ experience and have excellent knowledge of negotiation/selling techniques.
10. You are fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is a plus.
11. Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
12. Stress resistance, tenacity, accuracy, and reliability are part of your strengths.
13. You have very high level of ethics and very good interpersonal skills (establishing trust and relationship, listening, communicating, persuading,…).
14. You are open minded, curious and definitely a problem solver and can work autonomously or part of a team.
15. You have excellent interpersonal skills, enabling you to foster positive working relationships and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Our offer:
16. You enjoy an attractive remuneration package, supplemented with a series of fringe benefits such as a pension savings plan, hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, cafeteria plan, etc.
17. You are part of an economically healthy and commercially strong company, a leading global player.
18. You work in an inspiring and challenging environment with room for initiative and growth.
19. We work together to achieve an optimal balance between work and private life (12 ADV days, flexible working hours and teleworking if possible).
20. We will provide you with excellent support, helping you to reach your full potential through training programs and talent development plans.
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of construction materials & solutions. With leading market positions in cement, aggregates and concrete, we are represented by +2.200 employees on 80 locations in Belgium and the Netherlands.