Inkoper / Buyer

B&C Raamdecoratie; Nunspeet; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days + 13 ADV days

Hybrid work option (1 day from home)

Company laptop and mobile phone

Pension via Pensioenfonds Metaal en/Ik

Employee discount

Job summary

B&C Raamdecoratie is seeking a Buyer to ensure a smooth supply chain for window coverings. You will manage supplier relationships across Europe and Asia, oversee prices, quality, and delivery times, and drive smarter purchasing decisions.

The role emphasizes negotiation, market analysis, and proactive supplier management, with flexible options including one day remote work and ample vacation days.

Qualifications

• Higher professional education (HBO) level is required or preferred.
• At least two years of experience in purchasing, supplier management or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with suppliers regarding prices, quality and delivery times.
• Request and compare quotations.
• Conduct purchasing and market analyses.
• Negotiate terms within agreed frameworks.
• Identify alternative suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers.
• Keep contracts, pricing agreements and supplier evaluations up to date.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Dutch language

English language

Inventory management

Education

HBO level

Job description

English? See below.

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At B&C, we work on developing and improving our window covering collections. Behind these collections is an international supply chain of suppliers, materials, agreements and deliveries. As a Buyer, you make sure this chain continues to run smoothly. You work with suppliers across Europe and Asia, keep a close eye on prices, quality and delivery times, and actively look for opportunities to make our purchasing smarter and more efficient.

You make an impact by contributing to reliable deliveries, strong supplier relationships and efficient purchasing processes.

What will you do?

Your responsibilities include:

• Maintaining contact with suppliers regarding prices, quality and delivery times.
• Requesting and comparing quotations.
• Conducting purchasing and market analyses.
• Negotiating terms and conditions within agreed frameworks.
• Identifying alternative suppliers and opportunities for cost savings.
• Supporting the selection and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Keeping contracts, pricing agreements and supplier evaluations up to date.

What do you bring?

• A higher professional education (HBO) level of working and thinking, preferably with at least two years of experience in purchasing, supplier management or supply chain.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes and inventory management.
• Excellent communication skills and strong negotiation skills.
• An analytical and results-oriented approach.
• A proactive, accurate and flexible attitude.
• Good command of both Dutch and English.

Experience with supply chain compliance, project-based working, or knowledge of the Chinese language and culture is a plus.

What can you expect from us?

• A varied role with plenty of international contacts.
• A salary in scale 11 of the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for the Metal and Engineering Industry (CAO Metaal en Techniek), depending on your knowledge and experience.
• The opportunity to work in an enthusiastic and driven team.
• 25 vacation days to relax and recharge, plus the option to add 13 ADV days.
• A pleasant and inspiring workplace in the beautiful environment of Nunspeet, where you will work with committed colleagues who will make you feel at home from day one.
• The option to work from home one day a week.
• A company laptop and mobile phone.
• A good pension through Pensioenfonds Metaal en Techniek.
• Employee discount on our own window covering products.

Are you excited?

We'd love to meet you!

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and therefore welcome applications from candidates with different backgrounds and experiences.