Assistant Operational Buyer — JIT & Global Suppliers

eternalsungroupbv; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Pension

Travel allowance

25 days holiday

Onboarding program

Development budget

Job summary

Eternal Sun, based at The Hague with occasional travel to Leipzig, is seeking an assistant operational buyer. You will be the vital link between internal teams and international suppliers, supporting the main Buyer and ensuring quality, price, and delivery times are balanced.

The role offers international exposure within a fast-growing environment. You will join a small procurement team of four, coordinating JIT buying, open orders, and logistics in a dynamic, multinational setting.

Qualifications

• HBO level education and thinking skills.
• A few years of experience or internship in a technical procurement environment.
• An accurate working style, the ability to foresee operational implications, and strong negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is an absolute must; German and Dutch are assets.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ordering & JIT Buying: Plan production orders and track operational orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Process Administration: Oversee open orders and financial commitments with data accuracy.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Serve as daily contact for suppliers and manage delivery timelines.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Identify and resolve delivery or invoicing discrepancies.
• Logistics Support: Assist with dispatch coordination and inventory oversight.

Skills

Fluency in English

German

Dutch

Communication

Education

HBO level education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eternal Sun, based at The Hague with occasional travel to Leipzig, is seeking an assistant operational buyer. You will be the vital link between internal teams and international suppliers, supporting the main Buyer and ensuring quality, price, and delivery times are balanced.

The role offers international exposure within a fast-growing environment. You will join a small procurement team of four, coordinating JIT buying, open orders, and logistics in a dynamic, multinational setting.