Purchasing manager

Connect Group – Making your product more successful. 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 you as 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. You will be responsible for: · 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 our missing link when you recognize yourself in the following: · 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