Strategic Operational Buyer - Aerospace Supply Chain

Fokker; Woensdrecht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talented specialists team

Innovative international organization

Good work-life balance

Staff association activities

Team events

Job summary

Fokker Services Group in Woensdrecht, the Netherlands, seeks an Operational Buyer to own core supply chain activities in a dynamic aerospace environment. You will link internal teams and suppliers to secure materials and services for spares, exchanges and repairs, while ensuring smooth order flow and favorable terms.

Responsibilities include purchasing, planning components for testing and overhaul, managing inventory, handling RFQs and subcontractors, and monitoring supplier performance.

Qualifications

• MBO+/HBO level in relevant field.
• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes (NEVI Mil is an advantage).
• Experience with MS Office.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of quality systems is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing materials and services under the best commercial terms.
• Planning and outsourcing components for testing, repair and overhaul.
• Managing inventory levels and ensuring accurate administration.
• Handling RFQs and selecting subcontractors.
• Monitoring supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
• Providing order status updates and proposing solutions when delays occur.
• Managing RMAs, restocking fees and resolving non-conformities.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

MBO+/HBO level

Purchasing knowledge

MS Office

Fluent in English

Quality systems knowledge

Lean and Six Sigma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fokker Services Group in Woensdrecht, the Netherlands, seeks an Operational Buyer to own core supply chain activities in a dynamic aerospace environment. You will link internal teams and suppliers to secure materials and services for spares, exchanges and repairs, while ensuring smooth order flow and favorable terms.

Responsibilities include purchasing, planning components for testing and overhaul, managing inventory, handling RFQs and subcontractors, and monitoring supplier performance.