As Supply Chain Purchasing & System Lead, you will play a key role in stabilising and professionalising the supply chain operating model. You will combine ownership of purchasing performance with leadership in system and process improvements, ensuring ERP alignment, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.
Client Details
Our client, part of an international industrial group located between Antwerp and Mechelen, is looking for a Supply Chain Purchasing & System Lead.
Description
As Supply Chain Purchasing & System Lead you will have 2 main responsabilities:
Supply Chain Purchasing Lead
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End-to-end purchasing ownership
Take full ownership of purchasing outcomes across raw materials and indirect dependencies, ensuring alignment with production plans and reliable execution -
Inventory control & discipline
Manage inventory levels, accuracy, and aging, driving root-cause analysis while balancing material availability with working capital targets -
Process standardization & structural improvement
Establish clear processes, decision rules, and escalation mechanisms to ensure predictable, scalable, and repeatable performance -
Operational stability
Minimise disruptions by eliminating ad-hoc ordering, manual workarounds, and system bypasses, ensuring disciplined use of Dynamics 365
Supply Chain System Lead
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System ownership & governance (Dynamics 365)
Ensure consistent system usage, aligned processes, and clear parameter settings across the organisation -
Continuous improvement
Identify gaps between business needs and system behaviour and drive structured improvements in system setup and ways of working -
Data quality & cross-functional enablement
Safeguard master data accuracy and support teams (Planning, Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics) in correct and consistent system usage -
Data-driven decision making
Drive the evolution of BI tools from reporting instruments to actionable decision-making platforms
In this role you will report to the Supply Chain Manager.
Profile
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Bachelor's degree in Economics, Supply Chain, or equivalent through experience
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Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
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Experience in procurement and/or production planning within a complex manufacturing environment is a strong asset
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Strong affinity with ERP systems (preferably Dynamics 365), excellent Excel skills, and familiarity with BI tools
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Analytical and structured mindset with a strong focus on problem-solving
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Hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
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Energetic and engaging team player
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Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
Job Offer
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This is a high-impact role combining operational ownership and transformation within Supply Chain
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Competitive salary with fringe benefits such as a company car, meal vouchers, insurances
