Purchaser / Supplier Quality Assurance

Job title: Supplier Quality Assurance

Work type: Full Time - Permanent

Location: Antwerp, Belgium

What are we looking for?

You are responsible for the purchase of all parts for a diverse range of vehicles and machines that we at CMB are converting from diesel-powered to dual fuel powered. Examples of parts are hydrogen tanks, couplings, injectors,...

• You are responsible for the purchasing process and purchase files.
• You do price negotiations with suppliers, including warranty agreements.
• You build solid partner relationships with your suppliers and negotiate contracts in the technical area, quality, payment terms and delivery deadlines.
• You follow up on timely deliveries of all orders and assess the quality of the delivered parts.
• You gain insight into the range of parts and the market in order to build up a supplier portfolio.
• You ensure quality, availability and delivery times to the customer. You act as a problem solver when one of these is compromised.
• You assess the quality of the production process at the various suppliers.
• You assess returns and complaints from customers and take action against the supplier in order to reach a constructive solution.
• You will report to the H2 Programme Manager.

What do you bring?

• You have a bachelor or master degree in a technical field or a broad technical knowledge through experience.
• You have commercial flair and strong communication skills.
• You have a few years of experience in a purchasing function, preferably in a technical environment.
• You have a very good knowledge of Dutch and English. Knowledge of German is a plus.
• You have an analytical mind and can work autonomously, in a project-based and structured way.
• You have knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), knowledge of ERP is a plus.
• You like taking initiative and fit into an entrepreneurial context.

Our offer

• You will be working in an international environment with headquarters in Antwerp;
• We offer you an interesting and challenging position within a stable and ambitious company with a family business culture.
• We provide a competitive salary package with various extra-legal benefits and flexible working hours.

Would you like to contribute to this innovative story?

Please send your CV to: inge.jordaens@cmb.be
Reference: Supplier Quality Assurance

Advertised: 18th November 2021