NonStop Consulting
- Location:
- Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium
- Salary:
- Negotiable
- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Period:
- 6 Months
- Main Industry:
- Search Purchasing & Supply Chain Jobs
- Other Industries & Skills:
- Purchasing
- Advertiser:
- NonStop Consulting
- Job ID:
- 130361053
- Posted On:
- 16 April 2024
Job Title: Category Buyer IT
Dutch and English is ESSENTIAL
Department and Project Description: As a Category Buyer IT within Category Procurement IT, you will play a pivotal role in strategizing and procuring software and services within the Business Applications domain. Your work will contribute significantly to the efficiency and effectiveness of our IT operations.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Lead purchasing projects for your designated subcategory within IT, encompassing both products and services.
* Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager on complex procurement initiatives within the IT category.
* Manage purchasing and contracts for a specific range of IT products and/or services.
* Navigate an international work domain while being based in Belgium.
* Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Oversee contract renewals, handling both administrative and operational aspects.
* Conduct thorough analyses of the “total cost of ownership” and engage in negotiations based on these insights.
* Generate reports on spend analysis, supplier evaluations, performance metrics, and added value realisation.
* Stay abreast of developments in the IT market through targeted market analyses.
Technical Profile Requirements:
* Demonstrated expertise in IT product categories and services, or a strong passion for them.
* Previous experience in a purchasing/sales or IT project environment is advantageous.
* Proficiency in IT applications such as SAP, Word, Excel, and Access.
* Familiarity with SAP Ariba is a bonus.
* Proven ability in negotiation and purchasing, coupled with a commercial mindset.
Methodology/Certification Requirements:
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in a commercial, business, economics, IT, or technical field (or equivalent experience).
Language Proficiencies:
* Excellent fluency in Dutch and English is essential.
* Proficiency in German and French is advantageous.
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (vacanciesin.eu) you saw this job posting.