Technical Purchaser - temporary

(M/F/D)*

Looking for a challenging role within purchasing? We are looking for a temporary full-time Technical Purchaser (based in the Netherlands) to join our small, enthusiastic team. Within this role you will be dedicated to deliver more strategic value to the business. The purchaser selects suppliers based on the best price-quality ratio and a long-term partnership strategy. In addition, he/she will negotiate with vendors and supervise the delivery process for the Northern European hub of TGW under the Group's global Purchasing strategy. You will ensure that TGW's supplier database is fully compliant and you will be responsible for increasing margin and reducing risk for all projects led by TGW North Europe. You are a true team player providing tangible value to the organisation when participating in projects, initiatives and sales opportunities.

Suzanne van Wezel
Talent Acquisition Advisor

+31 165 744 309

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WHAT YOU'LL BE HANDLING

You are responsible for ensuring security of supply and timely delivery meeting quality standards
You are responsible for SRM and contract management
You are responsible in the selection, assessment and ongoing development of new and existing suppliers concerning quality, documental compliance, timely delivery and costs, in support of the TGW Group
You will do data analysis to develop appropriate procurement and negotiation strategies that maximise savings opportunities and minimize risks
You will be responsible for tendering and creation of new contracts, revision of quotes and improvement of existing tender processes under coordination with the Purchasing Specialist and Group Purchasing Manager
You are the purchasing interface between local unit and international Lead Buyers for assigned material groups/projects, aligning the supply chain with TGW’s strategy worldwide
You are responsible for verification of suppliers ‘compliance to Key Performance Indicators, such as time of delivery, quality, security of supply, supplier dependency and others
You are responsible for application of Group purchasing processes according to standardized framework under constant coordination with the Purchasing Specialist and Group Purchasing Manager
You will be recording and monitoring of objectives achievement (both operationally and strategically)

What you'll need

You have some years of experience in an international technical procurement environment
You have legal know how (contract management, warranty law etc.)
You are able to manage costs and understand budgetary requirements
You have good negotiation skills and knowledge of risk management
You have good notion of contract management, change management and lean manufacturing tools.
You are a real team player who is honest, flexible and open-minded with a solution-oriented approach
You are able to develop and manage internal and external relationships effectively.
You have good verbal and written English communication skills, additional languages such as Dutch and/or German would be advantageous

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

A dynamic, open and informal working environment with pleasant colleagues.
A temporary contract (1 year) with a market conform salary and 8% holiday allowance
Travel allowance € 0,23 per kilometre (max. 100 km per day)
Hybrid working
Collective Labor Agreement Metaal en Techniek, Technisch installatiebedrijf applies
32 holidays (based on fulltime) plus extra age days in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement
Excellent secondary employment conditions, including collective health insurance, discount on private car lease, a bicycle plan and generous employee insurance

Suzanne van Wezel
Talent Acquisition Advisor

+31 165 744 309

In this position, you can expect the following benefits, among others.

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*TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.

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