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Indirect Buyer

Nazareth Permanent 50,000€ - 60,000€ per year Work from home View Job Description
As an Indirect Buyer, you will be responsible for the E2E procurement of indirect goods and services across the EMEA region. You will play a key role in ensuring cost-effective purchasing, supplier performance, compliance with procurement policies, and operational continuity through strong stakeholder collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset.

Added 23/09/2026

  • Indirect Buyer role in international context
  • Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders

About Our Client

Our client is an international organisation with a strong presence across Europe and beyond. Located in the southern region of Ghent, the company operates in a dynamic and fast-paced industrial environment, serving a broad customer base through innovative products and solutions. With a collaborative culture, a focus on continuous improvement, and a commitment to operational excellence, the organisation offers employees the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing international business.

Job Description

  • As Indirect Buyer you will be responsible for following tasks:
  • Manage the full purchasing process for indirect categories, including services, MRO, facilities, packaging, tooling, and professional services
  • Create, review, and manage purchase orders while ensuring compliance with internal approval processes and procurement policies
  • Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best value, optimise total cost of ownership, and support business objectives
  • Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships
  • Resolve procurement-related issues such as order confirmations, invoice discrepancies, pricing disputes, and delivery challenges
  • Collaborate closely with Finance, Logistics, Quality, Legal, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement execution
  • Support contract management and supplier risk mitigation initiatives



You will work together with your procurement colleagues and report to the Procurement Manager.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in indirect procurement or purchasing
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and approval controls
  • Proven negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across different organisational levels
  • Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered an asset
  • You have a service-oriented mindset



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to manage procurement activities across an international EMEA scope
  • Exposure to a wide range of indirect spend categories and stakeholders
  • Competitive salary with extralegal benefits such as meal vouchers, health insurance, pension plan, flexible hours, possibility to work from home (2days/week)



Contact
Wim Beke
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7108281

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Indirect Procurement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Nazareth
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Wim Beke
Job Reference
JN-092026-7108281
Remote or office
Work from home

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