Purchasing Officer

About Ardennor

Ardennor is to be considered as a project and real estate developer of modular building, primarily for the leisure & hospitality industry. At present Ardennor develops both for the account of a major European vacation parc operator as for its own account. Ardennor is lead by a seasoned entrepreneur who has more than 30 years of experience in real estate development.

Vacant position

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Purchasing Officer – someone who is responsible, quick, accurate, organized and has excellent negotiation skills. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving, dynamic team with stability and upside.

Job Description

As our Purchasing Officer you will take the full responsibility of:

Sourcing products based on the design brief given
Organising and establishing the entire purchasing process and related flows
Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
Interviewing vendors and possibly visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services and pricing including ordering samples if required
Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company and within the budgets set-forth
Obtaining final offers and placing the orders
Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times including following up delivery times and resolve shipping errors
Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Authorizing and follow up of payments
Follow up and organize transport if necessary
Inspecting stock and reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies immediately.
Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received stock.
Ensuring all ordered goods are delivered to the correct location in a timely manner.
Weekly internal reporting on the status of each step of the purchasing process in an exhaustive and orderly manner

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or a related field is an advantage.
Fluent (verbally and written) in Dutch, French and English
Previous experience of minimum 5 years in a similar position.
Creative profile with an affinity for real estate and interior design
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Excellent negotiation skills.
Great organizational, administrative and planning skills.
The ability to identify and monitor market and design trends and make decisions in a high-stress environment.
Accurate, precise and timely
Attention to detail
Excellent networking, time management and marketing skills
Solid judgement along with decision making skills
Strong leadership capabilities
Employment or self-employed

Interested?

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