Exail is the leading industrial player in high-tech solutions for the civil and defence sectors.
The Belgian division – Exail Robotics Belgium – develops underwater drones that detect, identify, and destroy mines. Thanks to our innovative concept, which our clients such as the Belgian and Dutch navies will use, we can significantly reduce the risks involved in defusing mines. These technologies are safer and faster than traditional manners.
Would you like to help in making our seas safer? Join our crew and apply for one of our vacancies!
Looking for a purchasing position within a highly exciting industry?
As a Project Buyer, you will manage and coordinate the purchase of a product (commodities) or an entire project for our facility in Belgium.
You will have the opportunity to participate in the design and development of innovative and creative robotics projects in a high-tech environment.
Your tasks:
You participate in the preparation of functional specifications and/or the compilation of technical files.
You participate in the quantification of estimation.
You work, as part of a team, to prepare the schedule for consultation and supplier selection.
You identify potential suppliers.
You are an active member of a multidisciplinary team for both sourcing and new product development (NPD) projects.
You evaluate suppliers in terms of QCD, long-term relationships, logistical risk, production capacity,...
You work with the project team to select suppliers in line with project objectives through the sourcing committee.
You look for alternative solutions in collaboration with other departments.
You negotiate and collaborate on the contract with the chosen supplier(s).
You will report to the Purchase Manager in Belgium and work closely with the project team in France.
Your profile
You think and act at Master level and have experience in a commercial (purchasing) position in a technical environment.
You are communicative and good at building relationships. In addition, you have ambition, are open to change and have an interest in innovation.
You can think and act in both the short and long term.
You are proactive and take initiative.
You like to negotiate, both internally and externally.
Your technical skills :
- Mastery of negotiation techniques and the different consultation methods.
- Technical skills in processing procurement requests.
- Experience in project management to improve costs, lead times and quality of deliveries.
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and supply chain processes.
- You ensure smooth communication and act as a bridge between departments and external partners.
- You speak and write fluent Dutch and English. French is an asset.
- Good knowledge of MS Office.
What can we offer you?
In addition to an attractive salary package complemented by many fringe benefits and respect for work-life balance, at Exail we also guarantee:
- a modern and pleasant working location in Ostend
- a place to work on the personal development of employees
- job with a high degree of independence
- growing environment and ditto dynamics
- 12 ADV days (for full-time employment)