Operational Buyer

ANDRITZ; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong team culture

Development opportunities

Canteen and social activities

Job summary

ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel in Esbjerg, Denmark, seeks a procurement professional to drive project procurement for international customer projects and support operations and service. The role is 80% operational with emphasis on delivering on schedules and budgets, and 20% focused on improvements and change management.

You will engage with Project Managers, Engineering and Production, negotiate supplier quotations, issue purchase orders and manage daily supply chain challenges using SAP and the MS

Qualifications

• Experience with project procurement for machinery manufacturing or process industries.
• Strong analytical ability to translate data into insights.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and varied tasks.
• Fluency in Danish and English, written and spoken.
• Solid understanding of quotations, commercial terms, and supplier negotiations.
• Curiosity, persistence, and collaborative mindset.
• Proficient use of ERP and Excel to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute project procurement for international customer projects.
• Perform procurement activities for operations and service.
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate supplier quotations.
• Issue and follow up on purchase orders.
• Ensure deliveries meet project schedules and budgets.
• Manage daily supply chain challenges with Project Managers, Engineering, and Production.
• Drive continuous improvement within the procurement function.
• Support standardization and optimization of processes.

Skills

Project procurement

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Danish & English

Negotiation

Structured approach

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description

Key Responsibilities

The position is primarily operational, with a strong focus on execution and project support.

Approximately 80% Operational Tasks

• Execute project procurement for international customer projects
• Perform procurement activities for operations and service
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate supplier quotations
• Issue and follow up on purchase orders
• Ensure deliveries are in line with project schedules and budgets
• Manage daily supply chain challenges and collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineering, and Production

Approximately 20% Improvements and Change Management

• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function
• Contribute to process standardization and optimization
• Support the ongoing professionalization of procurement across the organization

Profile description

We Imagine That You

• Have experience with project procurement, preferably within machinery manufacturing, the process industry, or another technical project-driven environment
• Possess strong analytical skills and can translate data into actionable insights
• Thrive in an environment with multiple stakeholders and varied tasks
• Communicate fluently in both Danish and English, verbally and in writing
• You have a sound understanding of quotations, commercial terms, and supplier negotiations.
• Bring curiosity, persistence, a structured approach, and a collaborative mindset. You enjoy being part of a team, contribute with positive energy, and appreciate a good sense of humor at work.
• Use Microsoft Office applications and ERP system effectively and naturally to support both operational and analytical tasks. At Andritz we have SAP.

We offer

We Offer

At ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel, you will become part of a global company with strong market positions and ambitious growth objectives.

You will enjoy:

• A strong professional environment with skilled and committed colleagues
• A close-knit team with high commitment, strong local engagement, and colleagues who support one another
• A varied role with a high degree of responsibility
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
• A welcoming, high-quality canteen where colleagues from across the organization meet and enjoy lunch together
• An active staff association that brings colleagues together through social activities and shared experiences

Location

Esbjerg, Denmark

Application

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

If you have any questions regarding this position, you can contact Irene Madsen, teamlead procurement: [e-mail] or 22 60 85 37