Buyer

More Recruitment; Oostrum; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunity

Holiday pay and 13th month

Company incentive scheme

Mobile phone with subscription

Continuing education and training

Lease a Bike + 'fietsvergoeding'

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Limburg is looking for a Buyer to enhance the procurement cycle. This role involves sourcing materials, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Candidates should have experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary between €70,000 and €75,000, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in procurement, purchasing or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Source and buy materials and supplies required for production.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement, negotiating competitive prices.
• Maintain, assess and develop strong relationships with vendors.
• Analyse market trends to determine competitive pricing.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure stock availability.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and regulations.
• Work closely with other departments to align procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Direct message the job poster from More Recruitment

The Buyer plays a key role within the procurement cycle, ensuring the timely, cost‑effective and high‑quality sourcing of materials essential for production. You will be responsible for managing suppliers, monitoring market trends, maintaining accurate procurement records and coordinating closely with internal departments to support the company’s operational and strategic objectives. With strong commercial awareness and technical understanding, you contribute directly to the optimisation of supply chain performance and cost efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

• Purchasing Materials: Source and buy materials and supplies required for production.
• Cost Management: Ensure cost‑effective procurement, negotiating competitive prices and favourable terms with suppliers.
• Supplier Management: Maintain, assess and develop strong relationships with vendors, monitoring performance, quality and reliability.
• Market Analysis: Analyse market trends to determine competitive pricing and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability while avoiding overstocking.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulations and legal requirements.
• Coordination: Work closely with production, finance, logistics and other departments to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, data and reporting.

Experience

• Proven work experience in procurement, purchasing or inventory management.

Skills

• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Certifications such as CPP or CSCP are advantageous but not required.

Technical Skills

• Procurement Knowledge: Understanding of procurement processes, supply chain management and inventory control.
• Market Analysis: Ability to assess market conditions, pricing developments and supplier performance.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong capability to secure optimal prices and contractual terms.
• ERP Systems: Proficiency in using ERP systems to manage purchasing workflows.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyse data for forecasting demand, managing inventory and optimising procurement strategies.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong ability to handle supply chain disruptions and procurement challenges.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in managing contracts, purchase orders and inventory records.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines.
• Team Collaboration: Comfortable working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about procurement and supply chain improvements.
• Cost Management: Strong focus on managing costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Adaptability: Able to adjust to changing market conditions, supplier availability and production needs.
• Ethical Judgment: Commitment to ethical procurement practices.
• Relationship Building: Skilled in building and maintaining long‑term supplier partnerships.

We offer you

• Permanent opportunity, beginning with a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Competitive, performance‑related remuneration between €70.000 and €75.000 per year.
• Holiday pay and 13th month included in the mentioned salary.
• Company incentive scheme and other recognition programmes.
• Mobile phone with data and subscription.
• 40 hours, five‑day working week, with 25 legal holidays and 2 extra‑legal days.
• Employee Assistance Program and social activities.
• Lease a Bike + ‘fietsvergoeding’.
• Continuing education and training tailored to your needs.
• International & dynamic work environment, combined with a friendly and collaborative local atmosphere.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Manufacturing