Supply Chain Buyer at Skechers

Mouscron, Wallonia, Belgium

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Supply Chain, Logistics, RetailIndustries

Requirements

Solid experience in a similar purchasing or supply chain role
Education in foreign trade, marketing, supply chain, or a related discipline
Experience in operational purchasing, supplier evaluation, benchmarking, and tender management
Proficiency in MS Office and CMMS tools
Languages: French, English, Dutch
Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and operational setting
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Analytical mindset with the ability to assess supplier performance objectively
Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented approach
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
Strong sense of procedure, compliance, and operational discipline
Team spirit and adaptability in a fast-paced operational environment

Responsibilities

Maintain and update the supplier database
Organize and manage calls for tenders
Conduct supplier audits and evaluations, including benchmarking against KPIs (quality, cost, volume)
Support operational purchasing, including follow-up on deliveries and managing disputes
Contribute to developing strategic supplier partnerships
Identify material and parts requirements with department managers
Prepare purchase orders, track deliveries, and manage discrepancies or non-compliance
Perform on-site delivery checks and inventory verifications
Monitor budgets, verify invoices, and prepare activity reports

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

supplier managementsupplier evaluationtender managementpurchase orderssupplier auditsKPI benchmarkingorder trackinginventory verificationbudget monitoringinvoice verification

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site role at the Distribution Center in Milmort, Belgium.

What skills and experience are required for the Supply Chain Buyer role?

Candidates need solid experience in purchasing or supply chain, education in foreign trade, marketing, or supply chain, proficiency in MS Office and CMMS tools, and languages including French, English, and Dutch.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Skechers?

Skechers promotes diversity, fairness, transparency, equality of opportunity, and a welcoming environment where employees can 'Be You - Feel Welcome', with reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

What makes a strong candidate for this Supply Chain Buyer position?

Strong candidates have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical mindset, proactive approach, effective communication, team spirit, and experience in operational purchasing and supplier management.