Overview
As a Buyer, you are responsible for procuring materials, components, and services to support day-to-day business operations. You ensure that goods are sourced on time, in the correct quality, and at optimal cost to guarantee smooth supply chain performance.
Responsibilities
- Procurement & Order Management: Plan, create, and manage purchase orders and framework agreements based on identified business needs.
- Procurement & Order Management: Track and monitor orders and material deliveries to ensure timely receipt.
- Procurement & Order Management: Process returns and debit notes in collaboration with Goods Receipt and Quality Management departments.
- Procurement & Order Management: Verify and approve supplier invoices for accuracy.
- Supplier Management & Negotiation: Maintain close communication with internal departments (e.g., production, logistics, quality) and external suppliers.
- Supplier Management & Negotiation: Negotiate delivery conditions independently, including pricing, delivery times, and contractual terms.
- Supplier Management & Negotiation: Initiate measures to achieve procurement-related KPIs.
- Import & Compliance: Handle commercial processing of import shipments, including customs classification and compliance requirements.
- Systems & Data Management: Collect, analyze, and evaluate procurement data using ERP systems (SAP B1).
- Systems & Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date master data in ERP systems.
- Systems & Data Management: Use Lean DNA software to monitor supply chain efficiency and reduce working capital.
- Systems & Data Management: Confidently use MS Office tools for reporting, analysis, and communication.
- Process Improvement: Continuously optimize purchasing processes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Process Improvement: Support lean manufacturing initiatives, including Kanban systems and other lean techniques.
- Process Improvement: Take on special projects and cross-functional tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Completed commercial or technical training, ideally with relevant additional qualifications.
- Professional experience in technical purchasing; industry knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering are an advantage.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP B1).
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Good command of English (spoken and written).
- Strong negotiation skills, analytical abilities, and commercial acumen.
- A university degree in a relevant field is highly desirable.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong analytical thinking skills combined with a structured approach to work.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Independent and reliable approach to work, combined with a team-oriented mindset.
- Hands-on mentality.
- Experience or training with Kanban systems and other lean manufacturing techniques.
- Excellent social skills and adaptability to change.
Apply today or contact Adam Nahum for a confidential conversation.