Assistant Purchaser

Mpac; Wijchen; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpac Langen B.V. in Wijchen, Netherlands, is seeking an Assistant Purchaser to join our Procurement team. This on-site role focuses on supporting the purchasing process, coordinating with colleagues and suppliers to keep orders accurate and deliveries on schedule.

You will handle purchase order administration, supplier follow-ups, and ERP data maintenance, contributing to ongoing process improvements in a technical environment. Dutch and English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in purchasing, procurement or similar administrative role.
• Interest in engineering and technology.
• Experience with ERP systems and automated data processing.

Responsibilities

• Processing the administration associated with purchase orders and order confirmations
• Following up with suppliers to ensure order confirmations are received on time
• Proactively contacting suppliers when deliveries are delayed or at risk of delay
• Checking purchase orders against supplier confirmations, including delivery dates, prices and quantities
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Processing and maintaining purchasing information within the ERP system
• Supporting the resolution of discrepancies relating to purchase invoices
• Processing approved supplier price changes in collaboration with the Purchasers
• Maintaining accurate purchasing documentation and records
• Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing processes and administrative procedures

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

ERP systems

Data processing

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

MBO-level education

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Location: On site / Wijchen, Netherlands
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Negotiable salary

Department: Procurement

Join our Procurement team

Are you organised, detail-focused and interested in purchasing within a technical environment? We’re looking for an Assistant Purchaser to join our Procurement team at Mpac Langen B.V. in Wijchen.

This is a varied position where you’ll play an important role in supporting the purchasing process, working closely with colleagues and suppliers to ensure orders are processed accurately, deliveries remain on schedule and purchasing information is kept up to date.

What will you be doing?

As an Assistant Purchaser, you’ll provide both administrative and operational support to the Procurement team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing the administration associated with purchase orders and order confirmations
• Following up with suppliers to ensure order confirmations are received on time
• Proactively contacting suppliers when deliveries are delayed or at risk of delay
• Checking purchase orders against supplier confirmations, including delivery dates, prices and quantities
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Processing and maintaining purchasing information within the ERP system
• Supporting the resolution of discrepancies relating to purchase invoices
• Processing approved supplier price changes in collaboration with the Purchasers
• Maintaining accurate purchasing documentation and records
• Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing processes and administrative procedures

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment where accuracy, organisation and communication are important.

Ideally, you will have:

• MBO-level education or equivalent level of working and thinking
• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement or a similar administrative role
• An interest in or affinity with engineering and technology
• Experience working with ERP systems and automated data processing
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to your work
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Good written and spoken Dutch and English

Why this role?

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career within procurement while working in an international, technical environment.

You’ll be at the heart of the purchasing process, communicating with suppliers, supporting your colleagues and helping ensure that the materials and components needed by the business arrive when they should.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas and improvements to the way the Procurement team works.