Operational Buyer: Global Supply & Supplier Relations

Malvern Panalytical; Almelo; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Malvern Panalytical is seeking an Operational Buyer to manage supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery of materials and services for our Almelo and Eindhoven centers. You will handle operational procurement, order planning, forecasts, and commitments to support cost and risk management while maintaining quality and logistics.

The role emphasizes a hands-on mentality, strong communication, and collaboration with internal customers and suppliers to optimize purchasing parameters and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level working and thinking ability.
• Hands-on mentality.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Preferably experience in an Operational Buyer or Planning role.
• Basic English skills (speaking and writing).

Responsibilities

• Operational Purchasing: create, send, and follow-up purchase orders; ensure material availability; create forecasts; judge commitments; foresee material issues; solve or elevate.
• Administration: maintain purchase orders in ERP system.
• Collaboration: work with suppliers, colleagues, internal customers, and provide feedback on production plan stability.
• Optimization: advise on purchase parameter settings and supplier agreements.

Skills

Hands-on mentality

Communication skills

Team player

Experience as an Operational Buyer

Planning experience

English skills

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Malvern Panalytical is seeking an Operational Buyer to manage supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery of materials and services for our Almelo and Eindhoven centers. You will handle operational procurement, order planning, forecasts, and commitments to support cost and risk management while maintaining quality and logistics.

The role emphasizes a hands-on mentality, strong communication, and collaboration with internal customers and suppliers to optimize purchasing parameters and