Operational Purchaser

King of reach by B&S

Join the King of Reach team, where innovation meets impact in the vibrant world of food and beverage distribution! As part of the esteemed B&S family, we're on a mission to make premium consumer goods accessible to everyone, everywhere—infusing everyday lives with joy and comfort through top-quality products.

At King of Reach, we’re not just about distributing products; we’re about delivering happiness and flavour to the farthest corners of the globe. From duty-free channels to government sites and remote retail locations, our expertise ensures that the world's leading food and beverage brands find their way into the hands of consumers across distinct markets globally.

Excited to join us?

Does this position sound interesting to you, and can you see yourself becoming part of our team? We’d love to hear from you!

Send us your CV and cover letter. Who knows, you might soon be joining us as our newest colleague!

Always having the right products available, without unnecessary stock: that’s your challenge!

Would you like to play an important role within our Purchasing department? Inventory is an essential part of our business operations. Both excess inventory and insufficient stock can cause problems. You ensure optimal inventory levels. In the role of Operational Purchaser, you are responsible for your own product category and ensure that the products in our range remain continuously available.

Reach your full potential as an Operational Purchaser

As an Operational Purchaser, you are responsible for monitoring our inventory levels on a daily basis. You know when to place orders and in what quantities, while taking product shelf life and fluctuations in sales into account. You also monitor the stock levels and expiry dates of previously ordered products, helping to prevent products from going out of stock.

Communication is crucial in this role, both internally with your colleagues and externally with suppliers. This means keeping Purchase Managers, Stock Control Managers, Logistics and Sales informed in a timely manner. You work closely with the Finance department to discuss invoices and payments. Externally, you are in contact with suppliers regarding ongoing orders, product availability and developments within the product segment.

This is you

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build and maintain good relationships with our suppliers. You work in a structured and accurate manner. You process orders relating to your product range and ensure that all administrative records are kept up to date. You continuously look for ways to improve processes within your category, department or the wider organisation. Every day, you strive to achieve the best possible results. In this role, you can combine your communication and service-oriented skills with your analytical abilities.

You:

• Are available to work 32–40 hours per week;
• Have completed a vocational qualification in a commercial or administrative field;
• Are confident and have excellent communication skills;
• Have strong analytical skills and are naturally good at planning and organising;
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment;
• Have a good command of English, both spoken and written. Dutch is considered an advantage.

We offer you

• A good salary in line with your experience, plus a yearly fixed Christmas gratuity and a performance dependent bonus
• 25 vacation days, with the possibility to purchase additional days
• A travel allowance of up to 75 km on single trip travel when working at the office, or an allowance if you’re working remotely (from home)
• A pension scheme where 2/3rd of the pension costs are paid by us
• The possibility to take courses related to your growth ambitions and function
• A coaching program focused on your mental health (non-binding)
• Participation in group insurance such as disability insurance and survivor’s insurance
• Free use of our company gym