Department

The Materials Management department is responsible for the entire process from (and including) the article assortment management up to and including the delivery of materials to the production units, subcontractors and spare parts warehouses within the set quality and availability requirements and at optimum costs.

 

Purpose of the position

Ensuring that well-developed suppliers are available for the entire product range, so that the Operational Purchasers can order there efficiently and the production units, subcontractors and spare parts warehouses have the right quality materials and services available, on time and cost-effectively.

 

Core tasks

• Selecting and contracting (local and international) suppliers in accordance with the vision/policy of the Materials Management department (quality, availability, costs).
• Applying the Vendor Progress Plan to suppliers within the supplier portfolio assigned to the Tactical Purchaser.
• Managing and intensifying partnerships with (local and international) suppliers.
• Feedback from the supplier regarding the technical specifications and physical design to the Engineer and feedback regarding the logistics specifications to the Material Planner.
• Obtain technical knowledge of manufacturing processes such as roll forming, injection moulding, machine building.
• Initiating, coordinating, and participating in procurement projects.
• Checking/additional purchase parameters/settings when creating new items.
• Drafting requests for information and requests for quotation.
• Assessing received offers, possibly in collaboration with the contractor.
• Contributing to the phasing out of materials.
• Compiling periodic reports on purchasing activities for management.
• Drafting, assessing, and managing on-call, framework and investment contracts.
• Contributing to the preparation of the annual Materials Management department plan.
• Drafting the Technical, Commercial, Logistics, Quality and Legal specification towards suppliers in collaboration with the stakeholders within the organization.

 

Responsibilities

• Selecting (“local”) suppliers for items within the product range.

• Contracting suppliers in accordance with the vision/policy.

• Developing suppliers in accordance with the Vendor Progress Plan.

• Implementing cost savings/reductions on the acquisition of goods and services.

• Relationship management with suppliers.

• Actively contribute to value engineering projects in collaboration with various departments.

• Specifying the purchasing needs towards the possible suppliers in collaboration with the client / stakeholders.

 

Position within the company

Direct supervisor : General Manager

Contacts : With colleagues and suppliers at home and abroad

 

Education requirements

• In possession of a diploma on Technical Business Administration or Mechanical Engineering

 

Job experience

At least 5 years of work experience as a purchaser/material planner in mechanical engineering or in similar positions.

 

Job requirements

• Able to operate and communicate with expertise in a broad field and at various levels

• Able to enthuse a team and take it to the next level

• Good command of the English language, speaking and writing

• Have good negotiation techniques

• Commercial perspective in combination with cost consciousness

• Knowledge and experience with automation systems such as MS Office and ERP

• Have commercial, financial, and legal insight

• Able to work systematically, independently and in a team

• International travel

 

Required competencies

 

Core Competencies

• Communication – Shares information with and receives information from management and colleagues using oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Act professional – Do the best thing for AmbaFlex: Makes sound decisions while demonstrating integrity, be aware of risks and strive for the best possible solution or outcome.
• Problem Solving – Identifies problems and seeks best solutions.
• Quality Improvement – Strives for high quality performance and takes initiative to make improvements and deliver results.
• Service and Customer Focus – Values ​​and delivers high quality and innovative service to all customers
• Teamwork – Encourages cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships.
• Pro activity – Be proactive, initiate and stick your neck out for opportunities, potential improvements and things to make a 'better' AmbaFlex.

 

Functional competencies

• Analytical

• Planning and organizing

• Stress resistant
• Organizational awareness

• Persuasiveness

• Decisive/prioritization skills
• Judgmental
• Quality-oriented
• Negotiation Technique