Buyer

Randstad - Netherlands; Rijswijk; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible home office

Travel allowance

Pension scheme

Training budget

HR support

Networking events

Job summary

Randstad Professional is seeking a skilled Buyer to drive cost-effective procurement in the wind energy sector. You will act as a crucial link between global supply networks and internal engineering teams to secure high-value contracts and optimize strategic supply chain performance.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing, lead tenders and negotiations, and support global commodity strategies while collaborating with cross-functional project teams and key stakeholders to ensure compliance and value

Qualifications

• Qualification in procurement management, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience in a similar procurement position within an international, industrial environment.
• Knowledge of wind energy materials, components, and equipment.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
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• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes, including demand analysis, tendering, negotiations, contracting, and supplier awards.
• Process purchase requisitions with necessary technical and commercial information.
• Implement regional and global commodity strategies to support sourcing roadmap.
• Identify and evaluate regional/global suppliers for sub-commodities, semi-finished products, and service portfolios across business units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and technical owners on complex specs.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Support strategic sourcing via audits, market research, price analysis, issue resolution, and supplier visit prep.

Skills

Fluency in English

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Education

Procurement management / logistics / supply chain qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to take a key role in driving cost-effective, timely purchasing processes within the dynamic wind energy industry? As a Buyer, you will act as a crucial link between global supply networks and internal engineering teams to secure high-value contracts and optimize strategic supply chain performance.

In this position, you manage the end-to-end procurement and sourcing journey. From analyzing detailed technical specifications to leading tenders and complex negotiations, you ensure that every product and service aligns with strategic demands, cost targets, and strict compliance standards. Working closely with cross-functional project teams and key operational stakeholders, you help shape and implement global commodity strategies for assigned portfolios.

Your key activities:

• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes, including demand analysis, tendering, negotiations, contracting, and supplier awards.
• Process purchase requisitions efficiently while adding necessary technical and commercial information.
• Implement regional and global commodity strategies to support the overall sourcing roadmap.
• Identify and evaluate regional and global suppliers for sub-commodities, semi-finished products, and service portfolios across business units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and technical owners to discuss and analyze complex technical specifications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to sustain an effective procurement network.
• Support strategic sourcing through audits, market research, price analysis, problem resolution, and supplier visit preparation.

Functie-eisen

• Qualification in procurement management, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proven professional experience in a similar procurement position within an international, industrial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials, components, and equipment specific to the wind energy sector.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office suite.
• To be successful in this role, you possess strong analytical skills and a decisive approach to negotiations and supplier relationship management.

Competenties

In this role, you combine strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and sustain lasting relationships with stakeholders. You act proactively and result-driven when solving complex supply chain challenges. Thanks to your strong listening and communication skills, you seamlessly translate internal customer needs into actionable results. You work in a highly structured manner, maintain an overview, and show great attention to detail. Furthermore, you possess a keen awareness of sustainability challenges and regulatory compliance requirements within the industrial sector.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

• A competitive gross monthly salary up to € 5,700 based on a 40-hour work week.
• A contract for the duration of the assignment, for now 9 months.
• An individual choice budget (IKB) of 8.76% of your salary for flexible use.
• 25 vacation days per year based on a 40-hour work week, with the option to use 5 days within the IKB budget.
• 8.33% holiday allowance.
• Excellent travel allowance: 100% public transport coverage or € 0.23 per kilometer.
• Flexible public holidays, offering the freedom to swap national holidays for other days.
• Opportunities for hybrid working and flexible home office arrangements.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Additional allowances for use of own internet and/or phone.
• Dedicated training budget, personal coaching, and unlimited access to the Randstad Academy featuring over 3,000 courses and training sessions.
• Regular networking events, knowledge sessions, and an annual community festival.
• Personal guidance and a dedicated HR contact person to support your career development.

Bedrijfsinformatie

Via Randstad Professional, you will work at an international industry leader operating at the forefront of the wind energy sector, where technical innovation and sustainability are central to daily operations. You will enter a professional environment where you collaborate closely with the Head of Procurement, project teams, operational units, and support functions.

Working through Randstad Professional means joining a community of high-level experts. We do not only offer challenging assignments at top-tier organizations, but also actively support your personal and career development. With dedicated coaching, a wide array of training courses through our academy, and a personal HR contact person, we ensure you can maximize your impact in your field of expertise.