Purchasing Manager

About the role

Ursa Benelux is a dynamic and innovative insulation producer committed to excellence. We are currently seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our team in Desselgem.

As a Purchasing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our local operations, ensuring efficient sourcing, cost optimization, and strong supplier relationships across various categories, including Spare Parts, Packaging, Services, Local Capex, and more.

Sourcing Strategy

• Develop and execute a robust sourcing strategy for the categories within your responsibility.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in procurement processes.

Cost Optimization

• Actively contribute to the implementation of the Operation Master Plan, focusing on cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve cost reduction targets.

Commercial Negotiation

• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable agreements aligned with our business requirements.
• Work closely with legal teams to formalize and manage local contracts with suppliers.

Market Monitoring

• Maintain a deep understanding of market dynamics related to your spend scope.
• Continuously gather market intelligence to inform procurement decisions.

Risk Management and Process Optimization

• Ensure dual sourcing strategies are in place to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and assess Procure to Pay process efficiency with vendors.

Communication

• Provide clear and detailed market updates to internal stakeholders and the broader business.
• Foster open and effective communication channels to support procurement objectives.

Reporting

• Establish and maintain comprehensive reporting mechanisms for the spend scope and related projects.
• Deliver regular reports on procurement performance and savings achieved.

About you

• Master's degree in thinking & acting.
• Proven experience in procurement and sourcing, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of successful supplier relationship management.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Capability to work in an international and multicultural environment

Benefits of working at Etex