Student Purchasing Assistant

About the company

A pharmaceutical company in full expansion is looking for a student Strategic Purchasing Assistant with a chemical background to strengthen our purchasing team. Our core activities are the production and packaging of liquid and semi-solid medicines and medical devices. We are located in Destelbergen and are an international player with a strong focus on innovation and quality.

Your tasks

You will search internationally for alternative suppliers of raw materials, with the aim of optimizing purchasing costs and increasing security of supply.

Your responsibilities include

• Identifying and contacting new, international suppliers.
• Reviewing and comparing specifications and quality documentation with existing requirements.
• Analyzing technical deviations and assessing their potential impact.
• Requesting quotes, comparing prices, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Researching alternative suppliers and contributing to better spreading of supply risks (dual/multiple sourcing).
• Documenting your findings and formulating substantiated recommendations.

Requirements

All communication with international suppliers is conducted in English.

Skills

• You can interpret chemical specifications and parameters.
• You are analytical, accurate, critical, and commercially minded.
• You take initiative and enjoy searching for information and solutions independently.
• You have a good knowledge of MS Office.
• The ability to work independently while simultaneously collaborating closely with the Business Development team.

Certificates

• N/A.

Educational requirements

• You have a degree in chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical technology, or a similar field.

Professional knowledge

• Experience in purchasing is not a requirement. We also offer starters the opportunity to combine their technical knowledge with international sourcing and strategic purchasing.

Language skills

• You communicate fluently and professionally in English, both orally and in writing.

How to apply

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Other

We are looking for someone who can dedicate a few hours per day (max 2 to 4 hours) weekly (3 to 4 days per week) to this. For someone who, for example, regularly has half-days of classes, this will be very manageable. We specifically want someone who could be available for a few hours per day and various days/week so that contact with potential suppliers can be followed up constantly. This does not have to take place at our office every time; it can easily be done partly from home. However, we are looking for someone who wants to commit in the very long term.