Purchasing Assistant

For our client, a renowed medical manufacturer, we are looking for a Purchasing Assistant. Your responsibilities will be:

• Handle purchase requests from internal customers:
• Manage internal customer ordering requests and maintain precise transaction records.
• Establish new vendors in the ERP system according to established procedures.
• Facilitate communication between vendors and suppliers to guarantee prompt delivery of goods and resolve any arising issues, as well as negotiating contracts and terms.
• Monitor inventory levels and liaise with pertinent teams to ensure the availability of required items.
• Conduct follow-ups on goods receipt (GR).
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers in collaboration with the Accounts Payable team (Vendor Invoice Management).

• Support reporting & spend analysis:
• Assist the procurement team by conducting data analysis and preparing KPI reports.
• Ensure the accuracy and currency of files and documentation associated with purchasing activities.
• Generate ERP reports and report findings to the procurement team.

• Maintain data:
• Help buyers maintaining price info in system.
• Help buyers maintaining a Contract Management System (CMS).
• Maintain year-orders in system.

• Arrange meetings with stakeholders:
• ?Do follow up meetings with main internal customers.
• Ensuring good understanding of priorities of main stakeholders.
• Help preparing supplier meetings.

You will be working in Haasrode (Heverlee).

What are the minimun requirments for a role as Purchasing Assistant?

• Professional Bachelor, or equal trough experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• SAP Knowledge is a plus.
• A good knowledge of both English and Dutch is essential.

What do we offer to a Purchasing Assistant?

• A fulltime employment.
• A temporary contract of one year.
• An employer who values personal growth and who strives for to create a diverse, equal and inclusive work environment.