Business Support Specialist Purchasing

About the role:

The Operations Support Department is responsible for the acquisition of goods and services needed. Its main objective is to obtain the right goods and services at the right price quantity and time from the right supplier. The Operations Support Department is an important part of any organization as it affects the overall performance of the company. Effective procurement can help save costs improve quality reduce lead time and increase customer satisfaction. The department needs to work closely with other departments such as finance sales production and logistics to ensure smooth operations.

Main responsibilities:

Getting prepared for the BYD Europe direct material Purchasing.

1. Adhereto Company Procurement Processes:

Familiarize and strictly adhere to the companys procurement policies and processes ensuring all procurement activities comply with regulations.

Assist in developing and updating procurement processes to enhance efficiency and standardization.

2. Management of Suppliers and Contracts within the System:

Create manage and maintain qualified supplier information within the companys procurement system.

Responsible for reviewing and managing supplier contracts to ensure compliance with company requirements.

3. Ordering and Delivery Management:

Create purchase orders within the procurement system and ensure accuracy.

Manage the delivery progress of orders coordinating delivery times and methods with suppliers.

4. Payment Management:

Monitor the payment status of purchase orders ensuring timely completion of the payment process.

Coordinate with the finance department to resolve paymentrelated issues and exceptions.

5. Report Preparation:

Collect and organize procurement data prepare monthly quarterly and annual procurement reports.

Analyze procurement data and trends providing decision support and recommendations to management.

6. Information System Implementation:

Lead and coordinate the implementation of information systems (e.g. SAP) including deployment training and promotion.

Ensure all procurement activities are conducted within the system assisting team members in adapting to system operations.

7. Crossborder Procurement Support:

Provide procurement support across European countries coordinating procurement activities in different regions.

Ensure procurement activities in different countries comply with local regulations and company policy requirements.

8. Continuous Improvement and Learning:

Participate in continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems to enhance efficiency and quality.

Continuously learn and update procurement knowledge and skills to adapt to changing market and technological environments.

Qualification and requirements:

• Graduate of 2024 or At least 1 years relevant experience in the Automotive industry.
• Affinity with electric mobility.
• Strong contract management and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English. Being able to speak Dutch or other European language is a plus.
• Very good PowerPoint & Excel user skills have user knowledge of SAP and/ or other stock control program.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problemsolving and results oriented.
• Flexibility and integrity in personality.
  
  

We offer:

• Performance and experiencebased competitive remuneration pension plan.
• 25 holidays option to purchase 5 extra holidays.
• Commuting allowance.
• Department & companywide teambuilding events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and decarbonization of the economy.
  
  

Our Purpose is to build a zeroemission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team