Commodity Purchaser

Your role

As a Purchaser, you’ll take ownership of supplier relationship management across various commodities. You’ll explore, evaluate, and optimize both new and existing suppliers and products, all with the goal of building an efficient and resilient supply chain. Your decisions are guided by the six pillars of purchasing excellence: total cost, quality, logistics, product & process development, contracting, and sustainability. You’ll develop a solid purchasing strategy that aligns with divisional targets and play an active role in driving the digital transformation of our supply chain.

Your key responsibilities:

• Actively participate in projects for both existing and new compressor elements, ensuring alignment with project budgets and timelines.

• Identify and source potential new suppliers by assessing their commercial, technical, and supply chain capabilities in line with the Atlas Copco Business Code of Practice.

• Lead negotiations with current suppliers to renew contracts and establish new supply agreements with selected partners.

• Drive cost-saving and availability initiatives by conducting market research, benchmarking, and analyzing opportunities for value creation while assessing supplier risks.

• Collaborate closely with SQA engineers to monitor supplier quality performance and identify improvement areas.

• Work hand in hand with logistics planners to secure a reliable supply chain and ensure optimal delivery performance.

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.  

• You have a master’s degree in engineering or business or experience in supply chain management
• You are fluent in English, a good understanding of other European languages is a plus
• You are passionate about innovation and technology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Office 365 (including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint) is required, knowledge of AS400, SAP and Power BI is a plus
• You are pro-active, dynamic and like to be challenged within a commercial environment
• You are result driven and can work towards project deadlines
• You are committed, pro-active and would like to work in an international environment

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. Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning.

You will have a comprehensive onboarding program, including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather. You will have access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group. We offer an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits.

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Atlas Copco airpower site in Wilrijk; Antwerp, Belgium (BE).