Operational Project Buyer

Fokker; Woensdrecht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Two-shift schedule

International aerospace environment

Career growth opportunities

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

Fokker is seeking an Operational Buyer to join the Order Control team. You will secure materials and services, plan outsourcing for testing and overhaul, and maintain tight supplier performance records.

A two-shift schedule is expected, with opportunities to drive cost and quality improvements in a long-standing aerospace environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply NEVI Mil basics knowledge, and leverage Lean principles to optimize procurement and inventory.

Qualifications

• MBO+/HBO level thinking and working.
• Proficiency in MS Office and English; strong analytical skills.
• Experience with purchasing, tendering processes, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and secure materials under optimal conditions.
• Plan and outsource components for testing, repair, and overhaul.
• Maintain inventory levels and accurate supplier administration.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

RFQ management

Negotiation

MS Office

English fluency

Quality systems

Lean & Six Sigma

Education

MBO+/HBO level

Tools

MS Office

Envision

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

How you keep the engine running with us

As an Operational Buyer, you will join the Order Control team, consisting of 8 colleagues working in a decentralized setup across the site. In this role, you play a key part in ensuring that materials and services are available on time, at the right quality, and under the most favorable commercial conditions to support daily operations.

You are responsible for acquiring and purchasing materials, as well as planning and outsourcing components for testing, repair, and overhaul activities. In addition, you manage inventory levels to ensure operational continuity and maintain accurate administrative records related to supplier performance, including quality, cost, and availability.

A significant part of your role involves supplier interaction. You will select (sub)contractors, manage RFQ processes, and build strong, effective relationships with suppliers. You ensure that delivery schedules are met, quality standards are upheld, and costs remain competitive.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing procurement activities and securing materials under optimal conditions
• Planning and outsourcing components for testing, repair, and overhaul
• Maintaining inventory levels and accurate supplier administration
• Managing RFQ processes and selecting appropriate suppliers
• Monitoring supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality, and cost
• Handling RMAs, restocking processes, and resolving non-conformities
• Ensuring proper quality controls both internally and externally
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

How you are valuable to us

We are looking for a professional with an MBO+/HBO level of thinking and working, who brings a structured and accurate approach. You are collaborative, flexible, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility. Your commercial awareness and negotiation skills enable you to achieve the best possible results, while your problem-solving mindset helps you deal effectively with operational challenges.

In addition, you bring:

• Experience or affinity with purchasing and tendering processes (NEVI Mil basics is a plus)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of quality systems (a plus)
• Interest in technical documentation such as drawings and manuals (a plus)
• Familiarity with Envision (a plus)
• Knowledge of or affinity with Lean and Six Sigma (a plus)

Please note that this position is carried out in a two-shift schedule, alternating between day and evening shifts.

Where you will be working

A company with over a hundred years of experience, innovation, knowledge and expertise coursing through our veins. Our cross-departmental approach and tailor‑made solutions are making their mark on the future of aerospace innovation. With our welcoming and friendly culture, we are more than just colleagues. We are a team of friends committed to both fun and development in the workplace. This enthusiasm and ongoing performance development ensures that our employees commit to Fokker Services Group for the long‑term.

We are pioneers and we are dauntless. It's no coincidence that we're a global player in the field of aircraft maintenance and advancement. Together with our keen and initiative‑taking colleagues, we work on the most innovative and advanced solutions aiming at creating a more sustainable and optimal aerospace sector. We continue to push the boundaries of possibility. And that's how we make sure we keep aircraft where they belong: in the air!

What we offer

• A space within a team of talented specialists who are eager to share their knowledge and experience, but also want to learn from you;
• An inspiring work environment within an international and innovative organization.
• Flexibility in your work, allowing you to maintain a good work–life balance.
• An engaged and active staff association that regularly organizes fun activities outside of work.
• Enjoyable team events where work and fun go hand in hand.
• A team of talented specialists who are happy to share their knowledge and are also open to learning from you.
• Room for professional and personal growth, with plenty of autonomy and responsibility.
• Career opportunities within our organization and the wider Fokker Services Group.
• A culture in which your initiative and eye for detail make the difference, and where you can truly impact customer satisfaction and results.
• An organization that embraces diversity and inclusion: we value a workforce with different backgrounds, beliefs and experiences, so that everyone feels welcome and can use their talents.

The CLA (CAO) Meta-elektro applies. This consists out of the following:

• A competitive salary;
• When working fulltime (40 hours), you have 27-29 holiday days and 13 ADV leave days per year.