Tactical Buyer

Bekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies.

We pursue to be the preferred supplier for our steel wire products and solutions by continuously delivering superior value to our customers worldwide.

Bekaert (Euronext Brussels:
BEKB) is a global company with more than employees worldwide, headquarters in Belgium and € 5.9 billion in combined revenue in 2021.

Tactical Buyer - Bogota, Colombia

Be part of something bigger

As the world and the way people live is changing, at Bekaert we believe it's our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future.

Our ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move. And to always do this the Bekaert Way - safe, smart, and sustainable.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 27,000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and a revenue of €5.

9 billion, we're looking for someone like you to join our team

Why join us?:

• Personal Growth
• Let us help you unlock your full potential

Pioneering

• Join us to challenge the impossible

Creativity

• Discover possibilities beyond steel

Purpose

• Drive progress for our planet and people

Diversity

• Together, we create change

About the role:

Your Impact as (title):

• Develop negotiations with suppliers in the categories of Facility Management, OEM, CAPEX, Engineering Projects, locally and internationally, for the plants in COLOMBIA and ECUADOR.
• Develop negotiations with local and foreign suppliers for the categories of Facility Management, OEM, CAPEX, and Engineering Projects, to guarantee compliance with business strategies in terms of cost, opportunity, and service level.
• Responsible for selecting and evaluating suppliers of the assigned categories, as well as Managing bidding processes and contracts guaranteeing compliance with the quality and times required by internal clients.
• Structuring and analysis of each negotiation's total costs for the proper purchase decisions.
• Develop the analysis of the expense of the purchase categories in charge to, Identify, Propose and Execute savings projects in accordance with the proposed strategy.

About You:

Essential skills & competencies

• Bachelor's degree in business or other related areas
• 5+ years of experience as a tactical buyer
• Desirable knowledge of SAP
• Proficiency in the English Language
• Proven experience in purchasing processes and negotiation with suppliers.
• Management of systems and management indicators

Will you dare to take the next step?

Join us to unlock your full potential AND have a true impact in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

Therefore, we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers

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