Purchaser | Stable Family Business

Behind this position is a family business that has been active in the food sector for generations. With a combination of internal inflow and close cooperation with externals, quality and continuity are guaranteed every day. Innovation and craftsmanship form the foundation, and thanks to the short lines of communication, you will experience a driven and engaged working atmosphere. For the location in the Torhout region, they are looking for a driven purchaser who can support them. Are you the person they are looking for?

What does the job entail?

• Discovering new suppliers and expanding existing collaborations.
• Keeping a close eye on trends and price evolutions and translating them into concrete actions.
• Negotiating prices and conditions with a focus on the long term.
• Ensuring administration, invoicing, and logistics run correctly and efficiently.
• Monitoring quality and actively contributing to solutions regarding complaints.
• Conducting regular consultations with production to ensure planning and supply run smoothly.
• Experience in strategic procurement and the ability to make the right choices.
• Negotiation talent combined with commercial flair.
• Independence, decisiveness, and a practical approach.
• Strong communication skills, also in French and English.
• Good knowledge of Excel and a sharp eye for product quality.