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Strategic Buyer

On-site in Tilburg·Full-time·Added 20 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Van Mossel

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Tilburg
Contract
Full-time
Languages
Dutch
Experience
3+ years

Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • HBO (Higher Professional Education) level of work and thinking;

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience within procurement;

  • Experience within automotive, leasing, or mobility is a plus;

  • Strong negotiation skills;

  • A data-driven and analytical way of working;

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office;

  • Good communication skills;

  • A proactive and result-oriented attitude.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • A market-conform salary appropriate to your knowledge and experience;

  • A company car, also for private use;

  • A company laptop and phone;

  • A full-time position within a growing international organization;

  • 25 vacation days and 8% holiday allowance;

  • An excellent pension scheme;

  • Discounts on cars, parts, maintenance, and insurance for you and your family;

  • Access to the Van Mossel Academy for training and personal development;

  • Regular fun team activities, drinks, and staff parties.

The role

International Car Lease Holding (ICLH) is part of Van Mossel Automotive Group, the largest automotive organization in the Benelux. The lease labels Van Mossel Autolease, J&T Autolease, and Directlease fall under ICLH.

Our ambition is clear: to organize mobility more smartly, efficiently, and sustainably. The Procurement department plays an important role in this. By developing strong supplier relationships, realizing optimal contracts, and continuously improving our services, we make a direct contribution every day to the performance of our organization and to the satisfaction of our customers.

To expand our procurement team, we are looking for a: Buyer

Are you an analytical buyer who gets energy from negotiating, optimizing supplier performance, and achieving concrete results? Do you want to work within a dynamic international lease organization where you will receive a lot of responsibility and can truly make an impact? Then we would love to meet you.

What you'll do

As a Buyer, you are responsible for one or more procurement categories that make an important contribution to our services. You are responsible for the entire procurement process: from market analysis and supplier selection to contract management, negotiations, and continuous optimization.

You work closely with colleagues from Operations, ICT, Finance, and other departments and are an important interlocutor for suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Your responsibilities

  • Independently executing complex procurement and tender processes;

  • Selecting, contracting, and strategically managing suppliers and partners;

  • Leading negotiations regarding rates, contract terms, KPIs, and SLAs;

  • Developing and implementing improvements within contracts and supplier agreements;

  • Steering supplier performance in the areas of cost, quality, continuity, and service;

  • Identifying market developments and translating these into concrete improvement initiatives;

  • Initiating and realizing cost savings and innovations;

  • Advising the Procurement Manager on tactical and strategic procurement issues;

  • Leading implementation, improvement, and procurement projects;

  • Contributing to international procurement projects and group-wide initiatives;

  • Managing and handling complex supplier issues and claims;

  • Monitoring contract agreements, discount, and bonus structures;

  • Preparing reports and performing market, supplier, and benchmark analyses;

  • Actively working with ERP, BI, and analysis tools to support the procurement function.

Who are you?

You are analytical, practically minded, and know how to switch easily between different stakeholders. You are entrepreneurial, result-oriented, and get energy from realizing improvements. Thanks to your commercial mindset and negotiation skills, you know how to build sustainable relationships and achieve results.

What do we offer you?

At Van Mossel, you work within the largest automotive group in the Benelux. You benefit from the strength and opportunities of a large international organization, while simultaneously experiencing the short lines, involvement, and entrepreneurial culture of a family business.

Within International Car Lease Holding in Tilburg, you will join a professional and ambitious team where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and results are central. You will get plenty of room to make decisions independently, develop initiatives, and actually make an impact on the performance of the organization.

What makes this position extra attractive

  • Working with strategic suppliers and partners who contribute directly to our services;

  • A lot of responsibility and room for your own initiative;

  • Direct influence on costs, quality, continuity, and supplier performance;

  • Participation in organization-wide and international procurement projects;

  • Plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself and grow within Van Mossel.

Interested?

Are you ready for a next step within an ambitious and growing organization where you can actually make a difference? Then apply immediately and discover what you can mean for International Car Lease Holding.

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