Buyer

Avantor; Hillegom; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

13th month

Bonus

Holidays & ATV days

Job summary

Avantor is hiring a Buyer - Bioprocessing in Hillegom to support daily vendor management, purchase orders, and ERP updates. The position offers a hybrid work option with some days from home, enabling balance between collaborative office work and focused independent tasks.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field and 1–3 years’ buyer experience, plus strong English and Dutch communication and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Buyer.
• Good skills with software’s s.a. MS Office, experience with Epicor is an asset.
• Good communication skills in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.
• Accurate, teamplayer, flexible.
• Stress-resistant, pro‑active, solution‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support daily management of vendors including PO creation, confirmations and updates, adjusts delivery dates, provides feedback to buyers regarding inventory position and runs reporting to populate vendor scorecards and helps facilitate monthly metric reviews.
• Utilize the daily purchasing workbench to perform ERP system updates for master data fields in conjunction with AFH master data policy, issue RMAs, coordinate communication on discontinuation of raw materials.
• Manage indirect vendors including vendor managed inventory for consumables.
• Follow standard workflow established for the role and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Work on the Continues Improvement projects.

Skills

Communication skills

English & Dutch

Team player

Stress-resilient

Proactive

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

MS Office

Epicor

Job description

The Opportunity

We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years.

The Opportunity Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals – we've become a trusted provider of mission‑critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Thanks to our global infrastructure, our team’s contributions reach many parts of the world and have a profound and positive impact on people’s lives. If you want to help us solve the world’s most complex challenges and join an inclusive community that supports your career development – you belong here, with us.

Position Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer - Bioprocessing to join our team in Hillegom.

Are you looking for a new professional experience in a fast‑paced environment? Looking for a job in which no day is the same? Then this job might be perfect for you!

This is a hybrid role in which there is an option to work 1-2 days from home.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• You support daily management of vendors including PO creation, confirmations and updates, adjusts delivery dates, provides feedback to buyers regarding inventory position and runs reporting to populate vendor scorecards and helps facilitate monthly metric reviews.
• You utilize the daily purchasing workbench to perform performs ERP system updates for master data fields in conjunction with AFH master data policy, issue RMA’s, coordinate communication on discontinuation of raw materials.
• You manage indirect vendors including vendor managed inventory for consumables
• You follow standard workflow established for the role and provides recommendations for improvements
• You work on the Continues Improvement projects

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience as a Buyer.
• Good skills with software’s s.a. MS Office, experience with Epicor is an asset.
• Good communication skills in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.
• Accurate, teamplayer, flexible.
• Stress-resistant, pro‑active, solution‑oriented.

Further Information

• You get 25 holidays + 6 ATV days based upon fulltime (40-hr) contract
• You get the opportunity to work in an international organization at a small, cosy working location.
• You work in a growing environment and get the opportunity to contribute to this growth.
• You receive a 1-year contract, which will be extended after a positive evaluation.
• Next to a competitive salary, you receive attractive benefits s.a. pension scheme, 13th month and bonus.

Avantor Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The collective talents and perspectives of our associates drive the good we create in the world – and why we are focused on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Ensuring every associate is empowered to grow, succeed and shape our evolving culture.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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