The offer
A challenging and crucial role within a dynamic, open, and informal (family) business where employees are highly valued. Talented and motivated colleagues work daily on the best solutions. Their deep expertise is utilized to deliver innovative machines that perfectly meet customer needs. Through numerous long-term relationships and consistently achieving maximum customer satisfaction, they realize impressive annual growth of 10%.You can expect the following in terms of working conditions:
- Daily work in a modern production facility/office in Woerden
- Collaboration with more than 380 dedicated colleagues
- A competitive salary that matches your experience, education, knowledge, and skills
- Excellent secondary benefits, including a profit-sharing scheme
- 27 vacation days and 4 ATV (reduction in working hours) days, with the option to purchase 9 additional ATV days annually
- Join the fun end-of-week gathering every Friday in the company's BPA bar
- Stay fit before, after, or during work in the in-house gym, free of charge
- Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and various staff events together (BBQ, sports day, family day, Christmas party, etc.)
Woerden, Netherlands
Our client
BluePrint Automation (BPA) develops, assembles, and installs custom-made case packaging systems for packing flexible packaging (bags) into boxes (cases). These machines and packaging lines, used for horizontal or vertical packaging of products such as frozen foods, snacks, and confectionery (including chips, candy, fries, dishwasher tablets, cheese, and ice cream) into boxes, trays, or crates, are delivered worldwide. By using robotic techniques, continuous development, and a high level of customer focus, BluePrint Automation has grown into an innovative and leading producer in the field of case packers. Sales and production take place in Woerden (NL) and the USA, with sales and service branches in Germany, France, England, America, Australia, and China.BluePrint Automation operates in a rapidly growing market, where the demand for modular systems (standardization) is increasing. Software plays an essential and critical role in the perceived quality of case packaging machines.
Job description
As the Purchasing Manager, you will operate at a strategic level but can easily switch between tactical and operational thinking and execution when needed. As a leader and coach, you will focus on developing your team, consisting of three colleagues. You will report to the Supply Chain Manager, with whom you will collaborate on the purchasing strategy.Internally, you will connect with various stakeholders, ensuring that the Purchasing department is involved in the right moments in different (Engineering) projects. You will focus on improving quality, reliability, and cost reduction. Additionally, you will actively manage current suppliers, establish solid agreements, and thoroughly evaluate the content of these collaborations.
Improvement is in your blood, and you inspire and motivate your colleagues to bring out the best in themselves. You take the lead, are driven but patient, and work step by step towards structural improvements.
Your key tasks and responsibilities include:
- Coaching, developing, and motivating your team
- Achieving significant cost reductions
- Evaluating existing suppliers and contracts and adjusting them to current needs
- Actively seeking new suppliers and assessing existing ones
- Structuring and professionalizing the purchasing process
- Ensuring that the Purchasing department is visible internally and involved in projects and processes in a timely manner
Background
- A completed relevant higher education (HBO or equivalent)
- A NEVI II diploma is a strong plus
- Experience in leadership, with a pioneering mindset; as a leader, you are a coach and inspirer
- A strong but approachable personality; you are respectful but stand your ground and know how to find the right internal balance
- Strategy and hands-on approaches go hand in hand with you
- Proficiency in Dutch and English; German is a plus
- Experience in the manufacturing industry is a significant plus
- Knowledge of working with ERP systems
Elevate the Purchasing department at the specialist in innovative case packaging systems!
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