Purchaser

Your role

What does a purchaser do at the Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk? As a purchaser you will join our sourcing environment to take full responsibility for the supplier management of a specific set of commodities. Working closely with internal stakeholders across marketing, engineering, logistics, and production, you explore, select, introduce, and optimize the supply chain considering the six pillars of purchasing: total cost, quality, logistics, product and process development, contracting, and sustainability. Your daily flow as a purchaser involves developing a solid purchasing strategy based on divisional targets like customer satisfaction, margin expansion, and business growth by actively participating in design and redesign projects. You initiate price requests, evaluate suppliers on commercial, technical, and logistical levels while respecting legal and regulatory aspects, and collaborate closely on technology roadmaps.

A core part of your function is leading negotiations for supply agreements, investigating purchasing synergies across product companies, and conducting market research and benchmarks to complete savings and availability projects. Additionally, you work with quality engineers on supplier performance, coordinate with logistics to safeguard customer deliveries, and support your stakeholders with project budget and planning data. You will report to the team leader purchasing and work via a hybrid model at our facility in Wilrijk. 

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.

• Higher education degree in business or engineering, or equivalent experience

• Natural talent for pragmatic problem solving combined with a strong interest in commercial negotiations and supply chains

• High learning agility and a strong willingness to learn, with potential, capabilities, and attitude valued over deep prior experience

• Professional communication skills in English to confidently support interactions with internal and external stakeholders

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Experience with SQL, Power BI, or BPCS AS400 systems considered a plus

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 also 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 office in Wilrijk.