Buyer

Buyer | Canpack Netherlands | Helmond

About us

Canpack Netherlands is part of the international Canpack Group and produces approximately 12 million aluminum beverage cans every day for well-known global brands. In our modern manufacturing facility in Helmond, colleagues from various countries work together with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview:

As a Buyer, you ensure a timely, cost-efficient, and compliant supply of materials, spare parts, indirect goods, and services. You manage purchasing processes end-to-end, maintain accurate documentation, and support warehouse and production continuity while contributing to global procurement standards and KPIs.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with suppliers to obtain prices, availability and delivery information.
• Request and compare quotations, bids, and commercial terms.
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing conditions within approval limits.
• Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP.
• Ensure suppliers acknowledge purchase orders and confirm delivery dates.
• Monitor delivery schedules and follow up on delays or issues.
• Verify delivery documentation and confirm receipts in SAP.
• Monitor inventory levels and support reduction of excess or obsolete stock.
• Resolve supplier performance issues related to quality or delivery.
• Prepare contracts and maintain purchasing documentation and records.
• Create procurement and cost reports and support KPI tracking.
• Cooperate with internal departments (Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Finance).
• Identify improvement opportunities, alternative suppliers, or cost-saving options.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's (preferred but not required).
• Relevant experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Ability to analyze quotations, compare offers and support cost-efficient decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing tasks and follow up on deliveries in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/S4) and purchasing tools.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and purchasing principles.
• Knowledge of materials, spare parts, services, and MRO categories.
• Understanding of inventory and stock management principles.
• Knowledge of supplier performance, contracts and compliance requirements.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written.
• Fluent in Dutch, spoken and written.

Why Join Us:

🌴 8% holiday allowance.

⏰ Working in day shift.

🏖️ 27 holidays + 13 ADV days OR 5% extra salary.

🚗 €0.23 travel allowance per km.

🌍 A challenging, international and diverse environment where no two days are the same.

🍎 We keep you fit with fresh fruit at work every day and discounts on your healthy groceries, your new bike, sports equipment, or gym membership.

🎉 The best colleagues, who are always up for anything and make every day a celebration! Did you know our average age is 35?

💰 A favorable PME pension scheme.

🎊 And finally, being part of our Can Family! With awesome company parties, family days, and celebrations throughout the year.