Procurement Officer

at  GC Europe

GC Corporation was founded in 1921 in Japan and has developed itself into one of the most prominent companies in the development, production and distribution of a very wide range of dental products. Since 1972 GC Europe NV, our European Headquarter is located at the Researchpark Haasrode in Leuven. GC Europe NV supports and leads our different sales offices and dealers. Our warehouse spreads our products to Europe and the Middle East. Next to this we produce some leading products for dental technicians.
We are currently looking for a:

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or equal by experience
• Preferrable experience in purchasing and inventory management
• SAP experience
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong ability to build trust and strong relationships with internal teams, international colleagues, and external suppliers.
• Strong project management skills, and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Excellent command of English is required. Proficiency in Dutch is preferred, while knowledge of French and German is considered a plus.
• Proficiency in MS office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, …)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

As Procurement Officer you will support Direct Purchasing activities both domestically, and internationally, by obtaining and reviewing quotes, negotiating with suppliers, generating purchase orders, and monitoring open orders and vendor performance. The purchaser will report to the Procurement Supervisor of GC Europe. Internal training will be provided.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creation and follow-up of Purchasing Orders from A - Z
• Handle various tasks from initiating purchase requests to ensuring the satisfactory delivery of materials or services. This includes reviewing and approving invoices as needed, using SAP
• Manage supplier relationships at both national and international levels, focusing on continuous improvement for key and strategic suppliers.
• Lead contract negotiation with suppliers for goods and services
• New suppliers onboarding
• Conduct regular business reviews to ensure timely implementation of initiatives.
• Identify and execute saving opportunities while improving service level
• Responsible for inventory and back-order management
• Assure alignment with Sales and Customer Service Department regarding forecasts and inventory status
• Collaboration on business projects with different local and international departments
• Process orders, handle routine interactions with customers/suppliers and provide a service that is customer friendly and in line with company strategy and targets
• Provide regular status updates of the respective projects and main initiatives
• Review portfolio of the products assigned and provide input and reporting to the relevant stakeholders
• Streamlining processes, adopting best practices, and implementing new systems or strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness