Buyers (m/f/x)

AISIN EUROPE is part of the Japanese AISIN Corporation, a leading supplier of automotive technology products employing more than 100,000 people worldwide.

Our Values

• Growth & happiness for our employees and colleagues
• Inspiration & trust for our customers
• A sustainable environment for the future

Aisin Group Way

• Be proactive, make changes (take on challenges, move fast, be enthusiastic)
• Make people grow, make them dream
• Move forward, build the future (optimize actions and have the courage to change, keep up with the latest developments, make sure our actions help the local community and the environment)
• Safety, health and quality supremacy as a foundation

Do you have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline? Would you like to develop your purchasing and negotiation skills? Then, this job is for you!

Your mission

Our OEM Purchasing team, located on the Braine-l'Alleud site, whose mission is to ensure the selection of suppliers, the negotiation of purchasing contracts and the monitoring of supplies for direct purchases (parts for production) of the European Aisin plants, is currently looking for Buyers (Associate/Confirmed) with a good command of English in order to strengthen his team on our Braine-l'Alleud site.

What will you work on?

Supported by senior buyers and Purchasing Manager:

• Carry out market studies of candidate suppliers for specific categories of products in order to identify most suitable suppliers in term of Know-how, Quality , Delivery, Cost, Environnment
  • Benchmark European market to identify candidate suppliers
  • Utililise a Request for Information (RFI) process to understand suppliers' capabilities
• Manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) process with selected suppliers, analyse proposals, report analysis and make recommendations for supplier selection.
• Prepare and negotiate cost and contract terms and conditions
• Carry out negotiation and investigate opportunities of cost optimization in mass production
• Participate in supplier evaluation of performance in mass production
• Present analyses in stuctured way to explain conclusions and make recommendations to management to gain approval

MUST HAVE

• Experience level: Junior/Confirmed
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (f.e. mechanical engineering, industrial design, etc.)
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills
• Willing to develop negotiation skills with customers and/or external suppliers
• Excellent organization and analytical skills
• Good command of Microsoft Office (excel, word, powerpoint)
• Proactive & assertive person

NICE TO HAVE

• A first experience in mechanics purchasing, design or manufacturing
• Any other language
• Good command of Office 365 (excel, word, powerpoint);

What can we offer you?

• An exciting role combining technical, relational and organizational aspects, with remarkable products & business perspectives in continuous evolution
• An attractive salary with fringe benefits such as mail vouchers, group insurance and pension
• A flexible remuneration policy within the framework of a cafeteria plan, allowing you to compose part of your salary package yourself.
• Flexible schedule with opportunities for remote work 2 days per week.
• Sports & family events for you and your loved ones
• Extralegal and company holidays

Why should you apply to AISIN Europe?

• Passion for automotive, advanced technologies and Innovation
• Open, multicultural and international environment with convenient access to Braine - L'Alleud (south of Brussels)
• Skills development and continuous training
• Good working atmosphere

How do you apply?

• Ready to take the next step in your career? Send us your CV today!
• If your profile on paper matches to our need, we will contact you for an interview (HR & Hiring Manager) to challenge your suitability for the open position. If there is a mutual interest, you could meet some of your colleagues to get a clearer idea of your future team! The final step in our recruitment process involves an Assessment Center to evaluate your softskills.

Your recruiter, Saskia van der Lee

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