Buyer
About the job
Do you want to make an impact in an organisation that builds intelligent and sustainable infrastructure? As a purchaser, you’ll ensure our projects run smoothly by selecting the right materials, services, and partners, and by negotiating strongly, carefully balancing budget, quality, and timing. This way, you directly contribute to the efficient and high-quality execution of our business activities.
Some of your duties include:
- Carrying out operational and commercial negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Thorough analysis, comparison and evaluation of quotations (prices, terms, risks, TCO...).
- Drafting and coordinating technical datasheets for approval by internal stakeholders.
- Drafting framework agreements with a focus on TCO, quality, delivery reliability and risk management.
- To oversee correct adherence to contracts and to follow up on agreements, performances, and deliveries.
Your profile
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in an economic, technical, or engineering discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of the construction and infrastructure sector.
- At least 8–10 years of experience in purchasing/procurement.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
- Analytical and commercial insight; can critically evaluate quotations.
- Experience with purchasing processes, digital purchasing tools, and ERP systems.
- Cost-conscious, results-oriented and able to make independent decisions.
- Knowledge of the market for materials, suppliers and subcontractors in construction & civil engineering is a plus.
- Languages: Dutch + good foundation in French (spoken and written); German is a plus.
- Communicatively strong, convincing, assertive yet professional, and able to defend positions.
Our offer
- Competitive remuneration with end-of-year bonus.
- Net fee.
- Company car with fuel card or charge card.
- Benefits platform: Benefits@Work.
- Group insurance (± €70/month).
- GSM + subscription (VAA).
- Training through the APK platform.
- Professional growth and support from experienced colleagues.
- Permanent contract with long-term prospects.
- Familial working atmosphere within a large construction group.
- Fun activities such as sports events, family days and team occasions
About the company
APK Group, the catalyst for the future. We are a leading growth company in the world of smart and sustainable infrastructures for the cities of tomorrow. We have been doing this since 1960. Seven sectors lie at the heart of our existence: water, energy, mobility, telecoms, landscaping, recycling and trenchless techniques. We carry out these activities with more than 2,600 employees in the BENELUX and Germany.
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