Operational Buyer/ Planner

JBT Marel Corporation; Lichtenvoorde; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding (up to 1"

Competitive salary and benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

JBT Marel in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands, seeks an enthusiastic Operational Buyer/Planner to own day-to-day purchasing, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely material availability.

You will manage orders, invoices, supplier data, and communications, while analyzing stock levels and driving improvements in purchasing processes within a collaborative Planning & Procurement team. Dutch and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work and thinking level.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and monitor delivery times.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier master data at the item level and liaise with suppliers.
• Check and approve invoices; minimize price discrepancies.
• Handle complaints and repairs involving suppliers.
• Analyze inventory levels and drive process improvements in purchasing.

Skills

Ownership

Analytical

Prioritization

Communication

Continuous improvement

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At JBT Marel , we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Operational Buyer/ Planner who enjoys taking ownership, collaborating with suppliers, and continuously improving processes.

We are transforming the future of food. Every day, our technology helps food processors around the world produce high-quality, safe, and sustainable food. As part of our Planning & Procurement team in Lichtenvoorde, the Netherlands , you will play a key role in ensuring materials, components, and outsourced assemblies are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

The Operational Buyer at JBT Marel manages day-to-day purchasing activities, coordinates with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and ensures timely material availability. The role follows established procedures to resolve routine purchasing issues while developing procurement expertise under guidance.

What you will do:

Order Management

• Placing purchase orders.
• Monitoring delivery times.
• Maintaining up-to-date supplier master data at the item level.
• Liaising with suppliers.
• Handling internal communication regarding delivery times.

Invoice Management

• Minimizing price discrepancies.
• Checking and approving invoices.

Complaints/ Repairs

• Handling complaints and repairs involving suppliers.

Analysis/ Process Improvement

• Analyzing, identifying, and proposing actions regarding inventory strategies and stock levels.
• Conducting analyses to drive improvements in the purchasing process.
• Contributing to improvements in the purchasing process.

What you will bring:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work and thinking level.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with vocational background and substantial relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and English.

Competencies

• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mentality.
• Team player with a proactive and hands-on approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working possibilities after onboarding (up to one day per week working from home).
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of food production worldwide.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you.

Learn more about us at: JBT Marel | Transform the future of food

Follow us on LinkedIn: JBT Marel: Overview | LinkedIn

JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.

Join us - and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.