Requirements: English
Company: Sparagus
Region: Arlon , Wallonia
Our client is a global actor and technology leader insafety and security in the two main areas of Defense & Securityand Aerospace & Transportation. The position is located inTubize, with some visits to Herstal. Operational Buyer Mission: Thecompany is currently looking for an Operational Buyer, who willreport to Entity for operational supplier performance, figuresneeded for evaluation, support/assistance, ERP purchasingparameters. You are the first point of contact between the companyand its suppliers regarding operational performance. You areresponsible and authorized to create, issue, manage and eventuallyclose Purchase Orders on behalf of the company. You have end-to-endresponsibility and ownership of each purchase order you place,including monitoring the timely deliveries of the products andservices they order, expediting late deliveries, resolvinginvoicing errors and maintaining accurate data and records in thecompanys systems. The Operational Buyer plays an important role inhow the company delivers value to customers. She/he contributesdirectly on the ability to meet internal and external customers''expected service levels by transforming purchase requisitions intopurchase orders autonomously and in the right amount of time, withthe right supplier and for the right price in collaboration withCategory Buyers. Maintain close relationship with Requestors,Suppliers and other Operational Buyers. Interface with SupplyChain, Category Buyers, Procurement Project Managers, SupplierPerformance Managers, Export Control Officers, Finance personnel,etc. Main Responsibilities: Support requests regarding process ofPR construction and support the execution of the companys supplychain strategy Verify that purchase requisition data (supplierapproval status, part no., export control status, GLAccount/Project no., etc.) is complete & exact Verifycontract & price list validity and/or match with CategoryBuyers'' instructions and purchase requisitions data includingprice, incoterms, delivery location & date Under delegationof authority, place purchase orders based on Category Buyerinstructions Transform purchase requisitions into purchaseorders, obtain & include required documentation, review foroverall quality and send purchase orders to suppliers Obtainpurchase order acknowledgement & export control documents fromsuppliers & attach to purchase orders Follow-up and expeditepurchase orders with acknowledged past due dates Manage purchaseorder cancellations Manage shortages or delivery delays as soonas informed, escalate when required; manage returns Managepurchase order modifications and keep information systems up todate with latest information & parameters Resolve invoicingproblems relating to ordered products or services / Handle disputesthat prevent the billing of orders under her/his responsibility Prepare documents or obtain relevant information/data to supportclaims made by the company on suppliers with whom he/she has placedorders Manage her/his Order Book, Order Book reviews and forecastmanagement reviews with suppliers & Category Buyers for itemsunder his/her responsibility Review & validate Excess/Uselessreports for items under his/her responsibility Obtain and/orprovide necessary information to develop/support performanceindicators, purchasing performance or other procurement reports Ensure ERP is configured with optimal parameters, including supportjust-in-time or pulled flow deliveries when required Closepurchase orders when all items are delivered and accepted Appliesand enforces the company Code of Ethics Profile: a) Required levelof studies and experience Bachelor degree in logistics,economics, pure or applied sciences or equivalent experience Minimum of 3-5 years experience in purchasing or materialsmanagement experience or supply chain logistics Fluent in Frenchor Dutch, and in English Completed or ongoing MCIPS (CIPS), CIPM,CSCP or SCOR-P certification (ASCM, ex- APICS) or other (APS; CDAF,ex-ESAP; BME; etc.) equivalent certification or qualification is aplus/bonus b) Knowledge and skills Ability to develop and expandinternal and supplier relationships (assistance, escalation...) Ability to challenge suppliers Ability to work in a productionenvironment deadline management Professional approach of supplychain good practices. Advanced use of office productivityapplications (Excel) and ERP purchasing tools (materials mgt) Good understanding of order management processes Be proactive andhave very good communication skills Well developed sense ofpriorities and accurate self-evaluation Able to mobilize andconvince resources outside of his function Acts in coherence withcompany ethics rules and values in all circumstances