Senior Buyer (M/F/X)

About the role

Kronospan, a global manufacturer of wood-based panels for furniture, interior design and construction, is hiring a Senior Buyer for its Luxembourg facility, which sources and processes wood and recycled materials. The Senior Buyer provides a service to internal customers by purchasing goods and services at the best price, quality and delivery time, while supporting the Purchasing Manager and sharing knowledge with Purchasing Assistants.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase items at the best price, quality and delivery time to reduce costs in the supply chain and drive out waste.
• Hire equipment for user departments and manage it.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure value for money, and achieve cost savings with current suppliers and introduce new ones.
• Stay up to date on new potential suppliers and suppliers developing new technologies.
• Hold supplier negotiations by telephone, meetings and written communication.
• Ensure items are bought from approved suppliers under the most advantageous commercial terms.
• Contribute to supplier rationalisation and payment terms rationalisation.
• Use the SRM system to report meeting minutes.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of experience as a senior, project or technical buyer in an industrial setting.
• Bachelor's degree in business/economics, supply chain or technical studies.
• Fluent French and English; German is a serious asset.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

What we offer

• A rapidly growing, international company with many opportunities for learning and development.
• Flat hierarchies and an entrepreneurial environment.
• A wide-ranging role suited to a confident, proactive person.