Strategic Operations Buyer & Planner — Hybrid

JBT Marel Corporation; Lichtenvoorde; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding (up to 1"

Competitive salary and benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

JBT Marel in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands, seeks an enthusiastic Operational Buyer/Planner to own day-to-day purchasing, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely material availability.

You will manage orders, invoices, supplier data, and communications, while analyzing stock levels and driving improvements in purchasing processes within a collaborative Planning & Procurement team. Dutch and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and monitor delivery times.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier master data at the item level and liaise with suppliers.
• Check and approve invoices; minimize price discrepancies.
• Handle complaints and repairs involving suppliers.
• Analyze inventory levels and drive process improvements in purchasing.

Skills

Ownership

Analytical

Prioritization

Communication

Continuous improvement

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

JBT Marel in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands, seeks an enthusiastic Operational Buyer/Planner to own day-to-day purchasing, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely material availability.

You will manage orders, invoices, supplier data, and communications, while analyzing stock levels and driving improvements in purchasing processes within a collaborative Planning & Procurement team. Dutch and English proficiency is required.