Operational Buyer (m/f/d)

OTT HydroMet; Delft; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental technology company based in Delft is looking for an Operational Buyer (m/f/d). This full-time position involves managing procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring a seamless supply chain. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree related to business or supply chain, possess excellent communication skills, and be fluent in English. Prior experience in procurement or supply chain, especially in manufacturing, is a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, with Dutch being a plus.
• Ability to lead supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services to meet operational needs.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost efficiency.
• Develop and manage supply plans considering forecasts.
• Engage with operations to address supply chain needs.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Infor SyteLine

Job description

Operational Buyer (m/f/d) – OTT HydroMet

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Are you interested in working for an international and diverse company? Interested in working for a company that is dedicated to sustainability? If so, read on! Protecting our environment and driving sustainability is close to our hearts. You will be part of a flexible, family friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment.

We are currently looking for a Operational Buyer (m/f/d) for our OTT HydroMet production site in Delft (Netherlands). This role will be reporting to the Procurement Manager.

Position Summary

As an operational buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company's operational needs are met. You will negotiate price, ensure adherence to quality standards, and ensure on‑time delivery to guarantee continuity of the supply chain.

Typical Day

• Makes independent decisions to place and maintain purchase orders (including long‑term contracts), handles call‑offs to support ongoing material supply.
• Leads supplier quality & on‑time‑delivery (OTD) performance and develops improvement plans to maintain uninterrupted production.
• Predicts and resolves site‑specific material planning issues and takes up immediate actions in the event of material shortages & supply risk.
• Negotiates with suppliers to attain the lowest possible total cost.
• Works with the strategic procurement team to identify re‑sourcing and cost‑reduction opportunities, to build long‑term partnerships with strategic suppliers.
• Leads inventory levels to achieve yearly turn rate while improving customer service levels.
• Resolves and brings up blocked supplier invoices.
• Develops supply plans that take into account forecasts, availability of material and manufacturing capacity, identifies and maintains the appropriate planning parameters in the ERP system.
• Actively engages with the operation team and key partners, provides a high level of responsiveness and communication as it pertains to supply chain needs.
• Applies Veralto Enterprise System (VES) tools (e.g., Daily Management, Standard Work, PSP – Problem Solving Process, Kaizen, Kanban, IMAG – Inventory Management at Gemba) to identify and close gaps in planning processes, to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Dutch is a plus.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to lead supplier relationships.

It Would Be a Plus If You Also Possess Previous Experience In

• Procurement and/or supply chain in a manufacturing industry.
• Nevi 2 education.
• PowerBI and/or Infor SyteLine experience.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Diversity Statement

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