Operational Buyer (32–40 hours), Oud-Beijerland

Packit; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tailored employment conditions

Room to contribute ideas for process/s

International orientation

Job summary

Packit, a family business active since 1975, is seeking an Operational Buyer in Oud-Beijerland to ensure timely procurement, monitor delivery reliability, and manage contracts with national and international suppliers. You will collaborate with procurement teammates and other departments to keep orders moving smoothly.

You will work with procurement, supply chain, sales, and quality, check prices, and maintain accurate ERP data while escalating risks when needed.

Qualifications

• Completed education at MBO+/HBO level, preferably in commerce or logistics.
• Basic knowledge of (procurement) processes and ERP systems.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English; German is an advantage. Proficiency in Chinese is a plus.
• Affinity with plastics and paper packaging.

Responsibilities

• Operational procurement and contract management: placing, following up on, and monitoring purchase contracts with (inter)national suppliers under guidance of strategic procurement.
• Issuing price requests in consultation with strategic procurement within frameworks.
• Checking contract confirmations and prices according to agreements.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in deliveries, prices, or quality.
• Delivery reliability and progress monitoring: monitor performance and follow up on deviations.
• Coordinate with sales and supply chain regarding schedules and inventory levels.
• Ensure correct processing of procurement data in the ERP system.
• Supplier contact: first point of contact for suppliers regarding operational questions.
• Support the strategic buyer with supplier evaluations and audits.
• Internal collaboration: coordinate with sales, supply chain, and quality on orders and projects.
• Timely escalation of risks or bottlenecks that impact operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Procurement monitoring

Delivery reliability

ERP data handling

Education

MBO+/HBO level education in commerce or logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• In further consultation
• 32 - 40 hours

Are you organizationally strong, possess excellent communication skills, and gain energy from monitoring procurement processes and delivery reliability? Then join Packit, a committed family business that has been supporting European retailers and wholesalers with smart solutions in various household categories since 1975. In this role, you will play a key part in our procurement department.

What will you do? Your role.

As an Operational Buyer, you are responsible for the timely and correct execution of the procurement process. You monitor operational continuity, delivery reliability, and agreements with suppliers. You work closely with your colleagues in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, and Quality. Your responsibilities include:

• Operational procurement and contract management: placing, following up on, and monitoring purchase contracts with (inter)national suppliers under the guidance of strategic procurement.
• Issuing price requests in consultation with strategic procurement within the specified frameworks.
• Checking contract confirmations and prices according to contractual agreements.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in deliveries, prices, or quality.
• Delivery reliability and progress monitoring: monitoring delivery performance and proactively following up on deviations.
• Coordinating with sales and supply chain regarding schedules and inventory levels.
• Ensuring the correct processing of procurement data in the ERP system.
• Supplier contact: first point of contact for suppliers regarding operational questions.
• Supporting the strategic buyer with supplier evaluations and audits.
• Internal collaboration: coordinating with sales, supply chain, and quality regarding current orders and projects.
• Timely escalation of risks or bottlenecks that impact operations.

Who are you? The ideal tackler.

You work in a planned and structured manner and do not lose sight of the big picture, even when you have a lot on your plate. You enjoy interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders and ensure that procurement operations run smoothly.

• Planning and organizing: you carefully monitor procurement processes and ensure timely and correct handling.
• Accurate and administratively diligent: you work in a structured and error-free manner, check data, contractual agreements, and item information, and identify discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Communicative and collaborative: you communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers and internal departments regarding orders, deliveries, and changes.
• Problem-solving skills: you recognize operational bottlenecks in the procurement process and quickly take appropriate action to limit disruptions.
• Stress-resistant and flexible: you continue to function effectively under time pressure, ad-hoc changes, and delivery disruptions.
• Result-oriented: you focus on delivery reliability, continuity, and compliance with established agreements.
• Supplier-oriented: you maintain correct and professional contact with suppliers and contribute to a good working relationship.

What do you bring?

• Completed education at MBO+/HBO level, preferably in commerce or logistics.
• Basic knowledge of (procurement) processes and ERP systems.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English; German is an advantage. Proficiency in the Chinese language is a significant plus.
• Affinity with products such as plastics and paper packaging.
• Good computer skills and the willingness to quickly master new software.
• You communicate well verbally and in writing and switch easily between different departments and external partners.

What do we offer you?

You will be working at a growing and internationally oriented family business with short lines of communication and committed colleagues in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Quality, among others. Employment conditions can be tailored to your experience and availability.

• A varied position within a professional Procurement team.
• Working in an organization where collaboration, responsibility, and development are central.
• A competitive salary and appropriate secondary employment conditions (to be completed in accordance with your internal practice).
• Room to contribute ideas for improvements in processes and systems.

Who are we? Doing it the Packit way!

We are Packit, a dedicated family business that has been active in the world of household products since 1975. We are the driving force behind a wide range of essential household items you use every day - such as kitchen foils, storage bags, and trash bags. We support our customers with a profitable product range, operational efficiency, and satisfied consumers. Not just delivering, but thinking and acting proactively. That’s the "Packit way."

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