Operational Buyer I

Job Title

Operational Buyer I

Job Description

• Batchelor degree in Engineering with min 5-8 years’ work experience, and MBA Supply Chain will be an additional advantage.

• Affinity with technology, you are able to build up the necessary product and material knowledge in a short time.

• Good command of the English language in word and writing

• Knowledge of ERP and supporting systems. (JD Edwards, Advanced forms, Enovia, Tungsten, Trade shift, Qlik sense, Hubble)

• Knowledge of Procure to pay and adjacent processes.

• Ability to independently perform RFQs (request for quotations)

• Knowledge of category data analyses such as spend, supplier performance, item masterdata)

• Experience in preparing and leading Business review meetings

• Strong communicator, accurate, good analytical insight and able to maintain an overview and set the right priorities within a complex

environment

• Commercially strong

• Flexible team player who can work with a diversity of people and cultures

• Skilled in problem solving techniques such as QRCM, 8D, 5W2H.

• You proactively and independently tackle problems and challenges and find solutions

• You can deal with a healthy tension and pressure in a dynamic/international company

• You are able to work quickly and switch quickly.

• You work in a disciplined, structured way and are able to look beyond the boundaries of your field

As an Operational Buyer you take care of the operational purchasing activities (ordering - monitoring - aftercare) within SCC for the

Non Project related and Third Party Services. You place purchase orders with suppliers, monitor confirmations and

ensure changes in planning and specifications. You monitor the agreed delivery dates and coordinate the logistics management to a supplier.

In this role you will work with (sometimes complex) issues from suppliers and the internal organization and you will be responsible for solving

these independently and proactively. This requires critical and close collaboration with other internal departments. You work closely with the

Category Manager and are also able to act on a tactical level. This includes preparing Supplier Review Meetings, monitoring, and improving

supplier performance and independently handling escalations. You have a proactive attitude in recognizing and initiating possible short- and

long-term improvements with the aim of bringing the performance of the Ordering department to a higher level.