Tactical Buyer

Prepare & advise on procurement processes

Collaborates with business units to assess and analyze procurement requirements

Conducts thorough market research

Organizes tender requests and evaluates tender procedures

Prepares Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses

Draw up the applicable invitations to tender, tender documents, and assessment criteria

Execute procurement processes

Engages in negotiations to optimize purchasing terms and conditions

Drafts purchase agreements or frameworks and manages the process

Processes the contracts and conditions in the automated systems and applies the conditions

Manages contract processing and implementation in automated systems

Prepares, authorizes, and sends purchase orders to vendors

Contribution to procurement policy

Monitors and registers developments and specifics in the market (and suppliers) and assesses them for applicability, risks and consequences

Advises and makes policy proposals for procurement policies, supplier policies and procedures and SOPs

Administration

Supports in the implementation of supplier management

Performs measurements on supplier performance (in accordance with the contract), identifies, analyses and anticipates risks, data, expiry times and advises those involved (un)requested about this and about contract management

Identifies and analyses bottlenecks in delivered goods and services and in the delivery process and solves these where possible

Registers reports from suppliers (e.g. regarding product/service specifications), coordinates and monitors the follow-up of actions

Coordinates complaints process, analyse, resolve, monitor follow up and prevents

Maintenance of supplier database

You hold a Bachelor's degree (preferably: logistics management, purchasing, administration…) or MBO+ (with proven work and intellectual level)

You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.

NEVI I and NEVI II certification.

Able to effectively communicate complex procurement strategies and negotiate with high-level stakeholders.

Skilled in analyzing intricate market trends, supplier performance metrics, and total cost of ownership to drive strategic procurement decisions.

Ensures meticulous accuracy in preparing and managing complex tender documents, contracts, and supplier performance data to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Demonstrates exceptional negotiation skills in securing favorable terms and conditions with suppliers and optimizing purchasing conditions to achieve strategic procurement goals.

Proficient in identifying and resolving complex issues or bottlenecks in procurement processes, supplier relationships, and contract management to drive continuous improvement.

Collaborates seamlessly with diverse cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and implement innovative procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared success.

Full-time employment (40h) starting with a 1 year contract. Working part-time can be discussed.

Salary between € 4,702.26 and € 6,759.41 euros gross per month based on full-time employment.

8.33% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.

30 holiday days.

A personal training budget of €2,100 every three years to foster professional growth and development.

Contribution to travel expenses from the first kilometer.

Excellent accessibility by public transport and private parking available.

A pension plan with Zorg & Welzijn, providing security for your future.

A dynamic, safe, and challenging working environment with ample opportunities to grow, innovate, and learn, all while making a meaningful impact on the health of millions.