Strategic Purchaser

Functional area:  Purchasing
Country:  Belgium
City:  Antwerpen
Company name:  Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.
Date of posting:  Oct 7, 2025

Do you want to help shape the future of connected compressors and sustainable sourcing? Are you driven by building strong supplier relationships and optimizing supply chains to ensure excellent service for customers worldwide? Then this opportunity as supplier development engineer within our Service division could be your next step.

Your role

Within the Service division of Compressor Technique, our strategic focus is to ensure optimal availability of components and services so that our clients are serviced efficiently and on time. With significant investments in IoT and digital services, we are accelerating our digital capabilities by connecting compressors to the cloud. Today, over 300,000 compressors are connected, generating valuable data that helps optimize service intervals and create new sales opportunities. To meet the daily demand for aftermarket orders, we rely on a strong, well-organized supply chain. Continuous investment in supplier relationships and product innovations is therefore crucial.

 

In this role, you are responsible for supplier relationship management and purchasing spend for service products, including consumables such as lubricants, filters, and belts. You will explore and optimize both new and existing supply chains, guided by six pillars of purchasing excellence: total cost, quality, logistics, product and process development, contracting, and sustainability.

 

You will develop a robust purchasing strategy aligned with divisional targets to support optimized customer service. Gaining technical knowledge across various commodities, suppliers, and manufacturing processes is key, as is active participation in projects for aftermarket compressors and compressor rooms, ensuring budgets and timelines are met. You will identify and evaluate potential new suppliers, assessing their commercial, technical, and supply chain capabilities in accordance with the Atlas Copco business code, and lead negotiations for the renewal of supply agreements. By conducting market research and benchmarking the supply base, you will identify opportunities for savings and availability improvements, while also assessing potential supplier risks.

 

Collaboration with SQA engineers is essential to monitor supplier quality performance and implement improvements where needed. You will also evaluate logistical performance to ensure timely deliveries to customers.

 

You will join an inclusive team of Buyers and report directly to the Team Leader, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

To succeed, you will need

At Atlas Copco Group, our slogan for various positions is "hire for attitude & train for skill". We train you for these positions through on-the-job-training. Do you only partly meet the profile as outlined below? No problem! We still encourage you to apply and take this opportunity. Who knows, on-the-job-training may be available for you for this position.

  • Master’s degree in engineering, business or supply chain management

  • Strong understanding of supplier management and sourcing processes

  • Fluent in English; knowledge of another European language is a plus

  • Passion for innovation, technology and sustainable sourcing

  • Experience with Microsoft Office and Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)

  • Knowledge of AS400 or SAP is an asset

In return, we offer

At Atlas Copco Group you will join an international and diverse environment with specialists from different disciplines. Our culture is rooted in Swedish values, which includes a family feeling, respect and diversity. We invest in our employees’ development and well-being, and we provide a flexible work-life balance. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow.

 

You will benefit from a comprehensive onboarding program, including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather. As part of the Atlas Copco Group, you will also have access to global career opportunities. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits.

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