Operational Buyer

The Operational Buyer is responsible for the execution, monitoring and aftercare of the purchasing process and managing the purchasing administration, within the guidelines and procedures of the department, in order to support the department and the internal customer(s) for the timely processing of requests and purchase orders. Focuses on account quality, lead time, on time in Full delivery, customer satisfaction, supplier management and optimization of the Total Cost of OwnershipYour responsibilities

• Act and report within the Category Management team;

• Guided by the Category buyer and Category Manager, perform the procurement of the project low value / non-critical scopes;

• Provide updated status of the procurement of the low value / non-critical scopes to the Category Buyer and Category Manager;

• Be responsible for the operational execution of the end-to-end ‘request-to-pay’ process incl. Logistics, e.g.: PR quality check, PO creation, PO follow-up, invoice issues solving, etc.;

• Correct application of supply agreements (Terms & Conditions) and optimal use of framework contracts​;

• Identify and understand the requirements and needs of the stakeholders (such as quantity, specifications and service levels) within the assigned categories.;

• Maintaining relationships with (alternative) suppliers and ensuring optimal collaboration.;

• Follow up on the performance of suppliers and discuss the results with internal stakeholders, Category Buyers and the supplier(s) in question.;

• Ensure the correct archiving of all documentation (e.g. certificates, manuals, quotations, scope of work, completed forms and templates, etc);

• Provide ‘customer service’ to his/her stakeholders, e.g.: handling user queries, provide operational support, assist in local buys, support procurement process compliance, etc.;

• Developing proposals and/or implementing continuous improvement based on follow-up of KPIs. Follow up and explore the market.​

Your profile

• Fluent in Dutch and English;

• Good knowledge of MS Office Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of other software suits and reporting tools is an asset;

• Teamplayer with a positive attitude, hands-on mentality and high level of integrity;

• Motivation to work in a dynamic and international environment;

• Drive for ownership and results;

• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Our offer

• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities.

• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.