Buyer

Jabil; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Velocity Electronics, a Jabil Company, is seeking a Buyer to oversee and expand the supplier network in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and ensuring on-time delivery for customer component requirements.

You will manage procurement processes, expediting, and vendor evaluations while collaborating with the sales team. A 4-year degree and 2+ years in purchasing are required, with experience in semiconductor/electronics preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree.
• 2+ years of purchasing or relevant industry experience, preferably within the semiconductor/electronics industry.
• Knowledge of complex enterprise platforms including ERP such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Order Management: Manage purchasing and expediting materials to ensure timely delivery.
• Vendor Management & Development: Maintain relationships and onboard new vendors to support growth.
• Sales Support & Sourcing Execution: Support sales with vendor evaluations, sourcing components, BOM reviews, pricing negotiations.
• Supplier Relationship Building: Develop vendor partnerships to improve service, pricing, and reliability.
• Purchase Order Administration: Create and manage purchase orders and VRMAs.
• Reporting & Documentation: Provide procurement and vendor performance reports as requested.
• Inbound Order Expediting: Track and expedite inbound shipments to prevent delays.
• Accounting Coordination: Verify payment terms and financial documentation with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Securing Supply. Sourcing Solutions - Join Velocity Electronics, a Jabil Company, as our next BUYER in Amsterdam, Netherlands

We are looking for a driven Buyer to oversee and expand Velocity's supplier network while partnering closely with our sales team to ensure full fulfillment of customer component requirements. This role is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement activities to secure competitive pricing, quality products, and on-time delivery.

What can you expect to do?

• Procurement & Order Management: Manage the purchasing process and oversee the expediting of materials from all suppliers to ensure timely delivery and supply continuity.
• Vendor Management & Development: Maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new vendors to support business growth.
• Sales Support & Sourcing Execution: Support the sales team by conducting vendor evaluations, sourcing components, reviewing datasheets, providing technical assistance, supporting BOM requirements, negotiating pricing, and expediting orders.
• Supplier Relationship Building: Continuously develop and strengthen vendor partnerships to improve service levels, pricing, and reliability.
• Purchase Order Administration: Create, update, and manage purchase orders and VRMAs accurately within company systems.
• Performance & Goal Achievement: Consistently meet or exceed performance goals established by management.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and provide procurement and vendor performance reports as requested.
• Inbound Order Expediting: Proactively track and expedite inbound shipments to prevent delays and ensure on-time fulfillment.
• Accounting Coordination: Collaborate with the accounting team to verify payment terms, credit arrangements, and financial documentation with suppliers.

What is the experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this role?

• 4-year college degree.
• 2+ years of purchasing or relevant industry experience, preferably within the semiconductor/electronics industry.
• Knowledge of complex enterprise platforms including ERP such as SAP and Commodity Benefits Package.

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package.

Applicants must be authorized to work in The Netherlands. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. This is an onsite position based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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