TACTICAL BUYER

FHI; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

27 vacation days and 13 ADV days

VDL Purchasing Academy

Annual company events

Job summary

VDL TBP Electronics zoekt een gedreven inkoper die inkoopstrategie optimaliseert voor bestaande en nieuwe producten. Je coördineert RFQ-processen, onderhandelt met leveranciers en versterkt ons netwerk en inkoopprocessen.

Je combineert commercieel inzicht met technische en analytische vaardigheden en werkt gestructureerd aan verbeteringen in kosten, kwaliteit en levertijden. Locatie Dirksland, met ruimte voor ontwikkeling via de VDL Purchasing Academy.

Qualifications

• Afgeronde HBO-opleiding of minimaal 3 jaar ervaring in inkoop.
• Commercieel inzicht met analytische en numerieke vaardigheden.
• Goede kennis van Microsoft Office en communicatieve vaardigheden in NL/EN.

Responsibilities

• Verantwoordelijk voor een optimale inkoopstrategie voor huidige en nieuwe producten.
• Coördineren van RFQ-processen en leveranciersselecties.
• Aanvragen, vergelijken en evalueren van offertes.
• Leveranciers selecteren en ontwikkelen en duurzame relaties onderhouden.
• Bijdragen aan succesvolle productintroducties.
• Identificeren en implementeren kosten-, kwaliteit- en leveringsverbeteringen.

Skills

Commercieel inzicht

Analytisch

Onderhandelen

Projectmatig werken

Education

HBO-opleiding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an entrepreneurial buyer who knows how to turn opportunities into smart procurement solutions? At VDL TBP Electronics, you connect customers, suppliers, and colleagues to achieve the best results in terms of quality, costs, delivery time, and manufacturability.

The function

At VDL TBP Electronics, you are responsible for an optimal purchasing strategy for new and existing products. You coordinate RFQ processes, negotiate with suppliers, and continuously work on strengthening our supplier network and purchasing processes. In doing so, you ensure the right balance between quality, costs, delivery time, and manufacturability. Additionally, you focus on:

• Translating customer inquiries into a suitable offer and purchasing strategy;
• Coordinating RFQ processes and supplier selections;
• Requesting, comparing, and evaluating quotations;
• Selecting, assessing, and developing suppliers and maintaining sustainable partnerships;
• Contributing to successful product launches for new and existing customers;
• Identifying and implementing improvements in terms of costs, quality, and delivery reliability.

Your strength

You combine commercial insight with technical and analytical skills. You understand customer needs, work in a structured manner, and communicate clearly. You are a hands-on professional with strong negotiation skills and a passion for procurement. You know how to maintain an overview and think in solutions. In addition, you have:

• A completed HBO education or at least 3 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the technical manufacturing industry.
• You have commercial insight and are strong analytically and numerically, with experience in project-based work.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.
• An independent, accurate, and proactive work attitude.

The power of VDL

At VDL TBP Electronics, you will work for an industrial family business where we collaborate in an informal, no-nonsense environment. Open communication is paramount. You will be given the space to further shape your role and you can continue to develop through our own VDL Purchasing Academy, where we offer various courses and training programs to strengthen your expertise. In addition, you can expect the following from us:

• Excellent employment conditions that match your knowledge and experience
• Good employment conditions in accordance with the collective labor agreement for the Metal and Electrical Industry, including a pension scheme, 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days
• Opportunities for personal development through training and education
• An annual VDL party where you can enjoy yourself together with all your colleagues from VDL Groep
• Fresh fruit at work

Ready to challenge yourself?

VDL TBP Electronics is located in Dirksland on Goeree-Overflakkee. Our location is easily accessible from Middelharnis, Oude-Tonge, Stellendam, Hellevoetsluis, Spijkenisse, Voorne aan Zee, and the Rotterdam region. This makes the position attractive to candidates from both South Holland and Zeeland. At VDL TBP Electronics, your purchasing decisions have a direct impact on our organization. Are you ready for the next step? Providing a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is part of the application process.