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World Wide Technology is seeking an Operational Buyer to join the Global Order Operations team in the Netherlands. You will manage orders with approved vendors, monitor efficiency, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize sourcing while ensuring high service levels.
The role requires 3+ years in a related field with IT procurement experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office.
For the 15th consecutive year, World Wide Technology (WWT) has secured a place among the best companies to work for worldwide, ranking 10th on Fortune's Global list of best workplaces. That’s not a coincidence — it’s the result of a culture built around one belief: our people are our greatest asset. Join us, and you’ll be joining a truly international, fast-growing organization that invests in your growth as much as it does in its technology.
World Wide Technology is a global technology solutions provider with more than $20 billion in annual revenue and over 12,000 employees worldwide. Since 1990, we’ve grown from a technology reseller into one of the largest privately-held companies in the world, partnering with 80+ of the Fortune 100 and top technology providers like Cisco and NVIDIA. Our expertise spans AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, cloud and data center infrastructure, networking, data analytics, and automation — helping organizations bring transformational ideas to life, safely and at scale.
Behind every solution we deliver is a robust global supply chain and logistics operation, and our warehouse teams are essential to keeping that engine running for customers around the world.
The Buyer position resides within the Global Order Operations team and interacts directly with Inside Sales, WWT Account Managers, Order Management, Program Managers, authorized suppliers and end-user customers when necessary. The Buyer will ensure that items and services purchased from specified suppliers are delivered according to agreed upon terms and conditions. This role is expected to develop and maintain strong business relationships with both internal and external customers. This involves working closely with suppliers to develop business relationships that help facilitate a more streamlined approach to sourcing while ensuring high levels of service are maintained.
Manage the transactional and administrative work needed to place and track orders with WWT’s approved vendors, using reports and tools to monitor operational efficiency.
Identify inefficient processes and suggest improvements, while double-checking your own and others’ work to ensure high-quality, accurate delivery.
Coordinate stakeholder input and collaborate cross-functionally to develop solutions that connect people, process and technology.
Manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, making sound trade-offs on time and resources to meet deadlines with minimal error.
Build and maintain strong business relationships with internal teams, suppliers and customers.
Analyze data and patterns to identify issues, research solutions, and elevate complex or unprecedented problems as needed.
Develop a working understanding of the business and its financial impact, and apply that knowledge to anticipate organizational and customer needs.
Respond to stakeholder requests accurately, professionally and on time.
Apply knowledge of international import/export regulations (customs, tariffs, duties, security) and support ordering, shipping and warehousing processes.
Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Sciences preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
A minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in a related field; IT procurement experience preferred.
Strong prioritization and decision-making skills, comfortable working under tight timelines and in ambiguous situations.
Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills.
Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience preferred.
Competitive salary based on experience.
20 or 26 days off depending on the length of experience.
Excellent pension plan.
Medical and life insurance.
Multisport benefits.
WWT offers a challenging and rewarding position in a growing and truly international environment, competitive salary, bonus opportunities and benefits
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skill, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!
WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources.