Tactical Buyer

At Minkels, we are looking to strengthen our purchasing team with a Tacticaal Buyer. As a Tactical Buyer, you will be responsible for several categories. You will have daily contact with colleagues from various departments such as engineering, production, quality, production/assembly, and, of course, with suppliers. You actively and continuously seek opportunities to improve conditions and performance within your area of responsibility, with sustainability playing an important role, contributing significantly to the further professionalization of Procurement at Minkels. This involves close collaboration with the corporate buyers of the Legrand Group, and you will report to the Purchase Director Benelux of Legrand, who is also part of the Minkels Management Team.

What will you be doing?

• You will participate in procurement improvement projects and focus on procurement savings;
• You will visit suppliers to achieve mutual improvements, conduct audits, and promote CSR and sustainability;
• You will request quotes from both existing and new suppliers;
• You will select, analyze, and evaluate suppliers, ensuring favorable agreements throughout the procurement process;
• When purchasing new and existing products and services, you will always be attentive and ensure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery performance;
• You will review, prepare, and negotiate contracts and agreements;
• You will monitor and optimize delivery times and other logistical parameters in coordination with sales/operations and suppliers;
• You will be alert to take direct action and escalate in case of delivery time or quality deviations.

• Completed Bsc education preferably in a technical or business economics direction;
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is an advantage;
• Possession of NEVI I diploma, NEVI II is an advantage;
• Experience with Microsoft Office (365) and experience with ERP systems;
• Strong communication skills are essential;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, German and French are an advantage;
• You have persuasiveness and excellent skills in negotiation, planning, and organization.

Minkels is a knowledge-driven manufacturer and global supplier of high-quality solutions for data center infrastructure. The headquarters and production are located in Veghel, with smaller production locations in the US and Asia. Approximately 200 full-time employees work at Minkels. The Minkels brand is part of the brand portfolio of Legrand, a publicly traded organization (NYSE Euronext Paris: LR) with a global presence in the low-voltage installation, data network, and data center markets. Legrand operates in over 180 countries and achieved a revenue of 8 billion euros in 2022.

Minkels is a strong company with ambitious growth objectives and plenty of room for entrepreneurship. Therefore, we offer you a challenging position with a lot of variety, responsibility, and interesting career opportunities, along with an attractive package of primary and secondary employment conditions.

• Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience
• 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days on a full-time basis
• Overtime allowance
• Excellent pension provision with the Pension Fund for Metal & Technology
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
• Travel expense allowance in accordance with fiscal laws and regulations
• Fresh fruit every day. Voluntary participation in the VITA Legrand program to maintain your fitness and health.
• Training and development; we invest in our employees for the long term, not only with salary and secondary employment conditions, but also with ongoing learning and development opportunities through Learning with Legrand or other courses/training.

Gender diversity and equality between men and women are among the main themes in our company policy. We act inclusively and ensure equal and meaningful opportunities for every employee. A pleasant working atmosphere and business environment, safety, well-being, and ethics are very important to us. Our Staff Association regularly organizes enjoyable company activities. We are affiliated with the Collective Labor Agreement for Metal & Technology.