Buying Coordinator

The Medical Export Group BV; Vuren; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment with

Development opportunities

27 vacation days

Pension

Training and professional development

Modern workplace with performance and

Job summary

MEG is seeking a Buying Coordinator to strengthen procurement of essential medical products for healthcare professionals, hospitals, NGOs and humanitarian organizations in LMICs. You’ll bridge suppliers, buyers and internal teams across sourcing, order management and documentation in a dynamic international setting.

You bring approximately three years in procurement or supply chain, an HBO-level education, and fluency in English with Dutch language skills.

Qualifications

• HBO level education with ~3 years in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience in an international trading environment.
• Good written and spoken Dutch and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Support Buyers in identifying and sourcing products and suppliers
• Request quotations, product information and lead times from suppliers
• Compare supplier proposals and advise Buyers and Sales on the best options
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and discounts within delegated authority
• Prepare and place purchase orders
• Monitor order confirmations and escalate discrepancies when needed
• Maintain accurate pricing, lead times and product information in the ERP system
• Request and monitor supplier information and identify deviations or risks
• Support qualification of new products and suppliers
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Planning, Inbound Supply and QA
• Identify process bottlenecks and propose improvements

Skills

Procurement experience

International trading

English fluency

Dutch language

Education

HBO education level

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Drive Impact Through Global Healthcare Procurement

Do you want your work to contribute to better healthcare worldwide? At The Medical Export Group (MEG), we believe access to healthcare is a fundamental human right. As a Buying Coordinator, you play a key role in ensuring that essential medical products reach healthcare professionals, hospitals, NGOs and humanitarian organizations in low- and middle-income countries.

Your role

You are the vital link between suppliers, buyers and internal stakeholders. You support the purchasing process from sourcing to order management and ensure accurate registration of prices, lead times, product information and documentation. In this international role, you work closely with suppliers worldwide and collaborate daily with Sales, Quality Assurance and Operations.

What you’ll do

• Support Buyers in identifying and sourcing products and suppliers
• Request quotations, product information and lead times from suppliers
• Compare supplier proposals and advise Buyers and Sales on the best options
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and discounts within your delegated authority
• Prepare and place purchase orders
• Monitor order confirmations and elevate discrepancies when needed
• Maintain accurate pricing, lead times and product information in the ERP system
• Request and monitor supplier information and identify deviations or risks
• Support qualification of new products and suppliers
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Planning, Inbound Supply and QA
• Identify process bottlenecks and propose improvements

Who you are

You are proactive, analytical, structured, and highly accurate and thrive in a dynamic, international environment where priorities can change quickly. You combine strong administrative skills with a commercial mindset and know how to build productive relationships with suppliers and colleagues.

You bring:

• HBO working and thinking level, ~3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain
• Experience in an international trading environment (plus)
• Good understanding of Dutch (verbally and in writing) and fluent in English

You are:

• You are a true team player who enjoys collaborating with others, supports colleagues, and contributes to a positive and enjoyable working environment.
• You have strong communication skills and easily interact with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• You are flexible and resilient under pressure. When plans change or unexpected situations arise, you remain calm and focused.
• You are ambitious, curious and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in understanding how processes work and how they can be improved.
• You have a positive attitude, are highly engaged, and bring a healthy dose of enthusiasm to the team.
• You are solution-oriented and see challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles.

What we offer

• An international working environment with a meaningful mission
• Salary range 3.200-4.400 gross (depending on experience and qualifications)
• 27 vacation days, pension, and development opportunities
• Opportunities for training and professional development, preparing you for a next step in your career
• An open, informal culture with great colleagues which are engaged and passionate about our work
• A modern workplace where performance and fun go hand in hand

MEG is located in Vuren and hard to reach with public transport, so coming by car is almost a must.

Who we are

MEG is an international medical wholesaler dedicated to improving access to healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. We support UN organizations, NGOs and Ministries of Health by delivering essential medical products and solutions worldwide. Through our expertise, global supplier network and commitment to quality, we support healthcare providers to do their essential work every day.