Part-Time Operational Purchaser — Global Procurement

Highlite; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Glasses allowance

Fitness plan

Fresh fruit at work

Two company events per year

Solid pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Staff association

Job summary

Highlite International BV in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, is looking for a part-time Operational Purchaser (24 hours) to join the Purchasing team. You will manage day-to-day procurement, place and track orders in the ERP system, and actively monitor deliveries to ensure on-time availability and optimal stock levels.

You will communicate with domestic and international suppliers, negotiate terms, process invoices, and work with Sales, Export and Logistics to resolve bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Completed MBO in logistics, business or administration with relevant experience.
• Proactive, independent and responsible in work.
• Several years in procurement or supply chain within wholesale.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational procurement to ensure on-time availability and correct quantities.
• Place and track purchase orders in ERP; monitor deliveries with suppliers.
• Coordinate with Sales, Export and Logistics to resolve bottlenecks.
• Verify order confirmations and purchase invoices; keep data accurate.
• Identify process improvements to optimise stock and availability.
• Monitor stock levels and generate reorder proposals.
• Handle complaints, warranty claims and returns.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Supplier communication

Dutch language

English language

MS Office

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

MBO in logistics / business / administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Slim4

Job description

Highlite International BV in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, is looking for a part-time Operational Purchaser (24 hours) to join the Purchasing team. You will manage day-to-day procurement, place and track orders in the ERP system, and actively monitor deliveries to ensure on-time availability and optimal stock levels.

You will communicate with domestic and international suppliers, negotiate terms, process invoices, and work with Sales, Export and Logistics to resolve bottlenecks.