Job Description
What does a purchaser do at the Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk? As a purchaser you will join our sourcing environment to take full responsibility for the supplier management of a specific set of commodities. Working closely with internal stakeholders across marketing, engineering, logistics, and production, you explore, select, introduce, and optimize the supply chain considering the six pillars of purchasing: total cost, quality, logistics, product and process development, contracting, and sustainability. Your daily flow as a purchaser involves developing a solid purchasing strategy based on divisional targets like customer satisfaction, margin expansion, and business growth by actively participating in design and redesign projects. You initiate price requests, evaluate suppliers on commercial, technical, and logistical levels while respecting legal and regulatory aspects, and collaborate closely on technology roadmaps.
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