NPI Logistic Buyer

Do you want to play a key role within our supply chain? As an NPI Logistic Buyer, you ensure that our engineering and production teams have timely access to the right materials for prototypes and new product introductions. You are involved in new projects from an early stage and work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to help bring them to a successful outcome.

Your responsibilities:

• You determine purchasing quantities based on demand, agreements with international suppliers and internal inventory guidelines.
• You work closely with engineering, planning, warehouse and suppliers to align material requirements in a timely manner.
• You build sustainable relationships with suppliers and engage them early in new projects to reduce risks and mitigate potential issues.
• Based on the production planning, you place purchase orders and proactively follow up on orders and deliveries to ensure the timely availability of materials.
• In case of deviations (late deliveries, delayed confirmations, overdue deliveries, missing documents, payment issues, etc.), you act as a representative of the company and work together with suppliers to find solutions.
• You ensure the timely resolution of damaged goods and quality issues in collaboration with suppliers.
• You communicate design changes to suppliers and assess their impact on ongoing orders.
• You maintain an overview of multiple projects and stakeholders and independently set the right priorities.
• You are responsible for maintaining supplier master data in the ERP system, including quotations, lead times and country of origin.

Requirements

Your profile:

• You hold a Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree and have at least 2 years of experience.
• Affinity with or interest in technology (e.g. mechanics, electronics, manufacturing, ...) is a plus.
• You are a strong communicator and easily build lasting relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• You work proactively, take initiative and adopt a solution-oriented mindset.
• You can work independently and set priorities in an environment where multiple projects run simultaneously.
• You enjoy collaborating across different departments and understand the impact of your decisions on planning, quality and inventory.
• You can easily deal with unforeseen circumstances and see challenges as opportunities to find solutions.
• Experience with an ERP system is a strong asset.
• You have an excellent command of Dutch and can also communicate fluently in English.
• You identify yourself in our company values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Trust & Respect, Ethical Behavior.

Offer:

ScioTeq is a growing international environment with innovation as key and colleagues who share determination and high working standards which move the world forward. Our headquarters in Kortrijk is easily accessible by car, bike or public transport.

We offer a competitive salary, complimented by extra-legal benefits:

• Meal vouchers of €9

• Transport allowance

• Yearly CAO90 bonus

• Group insurance

• Medical insurance

• Flexible salary plan with possibilities for a electric bicycle, tablet, etc.

We invest in personal growth by offering various training opportunities throughout the year ('Everyone Learns' program, Mtech+ training courses, IT Awareness training, Viva Learning, on the job training & certification programs in avionics and cybersecurity).

We value a healthy work-life balance and promote this by offering flexible working hours, possibility to work from home and 32 vacation days.

Joining the ScioTeq family, means being invited to events and activities which enhance team spirit and wellbeing (e.g. Company Celebrations, Out of office parties, Quizzes, buddy walks, …).