Operational Buyer/ Planner

JBT Marel Corporation; Lichtenvoorde; Ibrido; EUR 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working after onboarding

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Descrizione del lavoro

JBT Marel in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands, is seeking an Operational Buyer/Planner to own day-to-day purchasing, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure material availability. The role emphasizes timely orders, data accuracy, and collaboration with internal stakeholders in a growing Planning & Procurement team.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, about 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain, and strong Dutch & English skills.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Order management: placing purchase orders and monitoring delivery times.
• Invoice management: minimizing price discrepancies and approving invoices.
• Complaints/repairs: handling supplier-related issues and repairs.
• Analysis/process improvement: analyzing inventory strategies and driving purchasing improvements.

Conoscenze

Ownership

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Team player

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

## Operational Buyer/ PlannerApply: Onsite: NL - Lichtenvoorde: Full time: Posted Today: 25246At **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.Apply by clicking the apply button and share your most recent CV with us.Learn more about us at: JBT Marel | Transform the future of foodFollow us on LinkedIn: JBT Marel: Overview | LinkedInJBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.**Join us - and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.****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.*#LI-JV1