Junior Buyer

We are looking for a motivated and well-organized individual to join our procurement team as a Junior Buyer. This role will support procurement processes for key corporate functions, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing of direct materials and production components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in supplier selection, evaluation, and contract negotiations.

• Support procurement data preparation and analysis.

• Upload and update supplier information in procurement systems.

• Prepare and manage RFQs (Request for Quotation) and assist in cost analysis.

• Maintain supplier communication and coordinate with internal departments.

• Contribute to global procurement standardization and best practices.

• Monitor purchase orders to ensure compliance with contracts and company policies.

Principal Duties:

• Evaluate and manage suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership principles.

• Represent the company in supplier negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract resolutions.

• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Production Planning, Global procurement) to align procurement with business needs.

• Support process improvements in procurement and supplier management.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, safety standards, and regulations (ISO 9001, ISO 14000, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

• During studies/Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Up to two years of relevant experience (internships or entry-level roles preferred).

• Legal authorization to work in the country.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work under high-pressure situations.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders.

• Knowledge of cost-reduction initiatives and contract negotiations.

• Entry lvl/ Knowledge about SAP or other ERP systems.

• High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Private medical care (Medicover),

• Group insurance (Nationale-Nederlanden),

• Edenred lunch card,

• MyBenefit account,

• Medicover Sport,

• Holidays bonus,

• Christmas bonus.

Employment for this role will be through an external staffing agency