Buyer

Nitto Belgium was established in 1974 in Genk and is the largest production site in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East & Africa) of the Japanese Nitto Group. With more than 500 employees, we develop and produce sealing materials and various industrial adhesive tapes such as double-sided tapes and surface protection tapes for industries including automotive, semiconductor, furniture, paper production, aerospace, and metal processing

 

Our Position

At Nitto Belgium, we are not looking for a traditional buyer, but for a technically grounded negotiator who thinks strategically and delivers real commercial impact. As a Buyer, you support production and other departments in the procurement of technical investments, assets, and consultancy services, where negotiating, challenging stakeholders, and value creation are central.

 

The Buyer’s responsibilities include:

 

• Leading complex commercial negotiations with suppliers on pricing, contractual terms, risks, and warranties 
• Acting as a strategic sparring partner for internal stakeholders (engineering, production, management) 
• Analyzing technical files and translating them into strong commercial purchasing strategies 
• Building and maintaining supplier relationships, supported by clear KPIs and performance follow-up 
• Contributing to Material & Supplier qualification (MSQ), audits, and the further professionalization of procurement 

 

Your Profile

A strong Buyer recognizes themselves in the following:

 

• • Strong commercial ambition; extensive professional experience is not required 
  • An engineering degree or equivalent technical background
  • You gain energy from negotiations and from defending commercial positions
  • You strive for the best possible outcomes in negotiations
  • The Buyer drives end-to-end value delivery and continious improvement across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle.
  • Excellent knowledge of Dutch and English is required

 

Interested to Join?

 

Ready for a new challenge? In addition to a great work environment and friendly colleagues, we offer the following benefits on top of your salary:

 

• Meal vouchers (€10 per working day), group and hospitalization insurance
• 12 additional days off (ADV) + 3 Nitto leave days
• Bicycle allowance of €0.40 cent/km if you commute by bike
• Opportunity to work from home 2 days/week 
• A laptop + mobile phone
• Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development

 

 

At Nitto Belgium Genk, we strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute with their unique perspectives and talents.

 

The selection process consists of two interview rounds and an assessment center.

 

 

To apply for this position, please upload your resume and show us who you are by answering our questions via the "Apply" button.

If we can do something to make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, please let us know! Contact: tuur.doumen@nitto.com .