Operational buyer (temporary position)

As an Operational Buyer, you are responsible for the full Request-to-Pay (R2P) cycle within your assigned purchasing categories. You ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase requests and orders while maintaining high standards in quality, lead time, on-time delivery, and supplier performance. Acting as a key link between internal stakeholders and suppliers, you contribute to optimizing total cost of ownership and ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the complete operational purchasing process: from purchase request validation to order creation, follow-up, and issue resolution

• Ensure proper application of supply agreements and framework contracts

• Understand stakeholder needs and specifications to ensure appropriate purchasing decisions

• Maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers to ensure service quality and reliability

• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with Category Buyers and stakeholders for continuous improvement

• Provide high-quality operational support and customer service to internal clients, ensuring process compliance

• Contribute to KPI monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and market exploration

Your profile

• Fluent in English and very good understanding of Dutch

• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work

• Effective communication skills with a customer service mindset

• Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with suppliers

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of ERP systems or reporting tools is advantageous

• Proactive team player with integrity, ownership, and a results-driven mindset

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Entrepreneurial and motivated to work in a dynamic, international environment

• Previous experience in a similar role or in an administrative position is a plus

Our offer

• Extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance

• Permanent training track for personal and professional development

• Stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities

• People-oriented environment with a focus on employee wellbeing