Strategic Operational Buyer & Outsourcing Lead

Nts Group; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NTS Hengelo is seeking an Operational Buyer/Outsourcing Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. You ensure the right materials are in the right place, in the right quantity, and on time by placing, checking, and monitoring daily purchase orders, while coordinating with Planning and suppliers.

You are precise, decisive, and able to set priorities in a busy technical production environment. Dutch and English communication, mbo-4 or HBO in logistics or business admin, and experience with ERP

Qualifications

• At least a completed vocational education (mbo-4) or higher professional education (hbo) degree, preferably in a logistics, procurement, or business administration field.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Demonstrable experience with ERP systems and Excel.
• Experience in a technical or production environment is a strong advantage.
• You are proactive, can maintain a good overview, and are able to daily prioritize your tasks based on urgency.

Responsibilities

• Placing, checking, and monitoring daily purchase orders for procurement and outsourced manufacturing parts.
• Monitoring delivery times and taking proactive action in case of potential delays, in close consultation with the Planning department.
• Maintaining intensive contact with national and international suppliers regarding order confirmations and prices, in consultation with Tactical Procurement.
• Handling administrative tasks related to complaints, shortages, invoice discrepancies, and quality issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Optimizing inventory levels in collaboration with the Logistics department.
• Daily prioritizing tasks to prevent critical material shortages or production stops.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

MBO-4 or HBO degree in logistics/procurement/business administration

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

NTS Hengelo is seeking an Operational Buyer/Outsourcing Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. You ensure the right materials are in the right place, in the right quantity, and on time by placing, checking, and monitoring daily purchase orders, while coordinating with Planning and suppliers.

You are precise, decisive, and able to set priorities in a busy technical production environment. Dutch and English communication, mbo-4 or HBO in logistics or business admin, and experience with ERP