Material Planner & Buyer (M/F)

Preh Group; Trofa; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Preh Portugal, Trofa, is seeking a Materials Planner & Buyer to ensure smooth material flow for automotive technologies. You will convert requisitions into purchase orders in SAP, manage scheduling agreements, and create kanban orders to align with production needs.

The role requires 2–4 years in procurement or material planning, strong purchasing knowledge, SAP MM/PP experience, and English fluency. Join an international team and contribute to continuous improvement in procurement.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, material planning, or supply chain.
• Solid knowledge of purchasing processes and supply chain principles.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (MM/PP modules) or similar ERP systems.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and convert requisitions into purchase orders in SAP.
• Manage and update scheduling agreements (LPA) and standard purchase orders (NB).
• Create and send kanban call orders to suppliers.
• Receive and process purchase order confirmations in SAP.
• Monitor deliveries through deadlines, carrier loading schedules, and shortage reports.
• Negotiate with suppliers regarding order changes to support production needs.
• Address supplier non-compliance on delivery dates, quantities, or quality.
• Maintain and update purchasing process documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and supply chain collaboration.

Skills

Procurement experience

Material planning

Supply chain knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Engineering, Management, Logistics

Tools

SAP (MM/PP)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About The Role

As a Material Planner & Buyer, you will join our dynamic team at Preh Portugal (Trofa), ensuring the smooth flow of materials and components that power our innovative automotive technologies. You’ll work in a global environment, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to guarantee timely deliveries, optimal stock levels, and cost-efficient purchasing processes.

The Challenges In Front Of You

• Analyze and convert requisitions into purchase orders in SAP.
• Manage and update scheduling agreements (LPA) and standard purchase orders (NB).
• Create and send kanban call orders to suppliers.
• Receive and process purchase order confirmations in SAP.
• Monitor deliveries through deadlines, carrier loading schedules, and shortage reports.
• Negotiate with suppliers regarding order changes (advancements, postponements, or cancellations) to support production needs.
• Address supplier non-compliance on delivery dates, quantities, or quality.
• Maintain and update purchasing process documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and supply chain collaboration.

What You Bring to the Table

Role

You’re more than your CV, you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and driven to ensure efficiency in supply chain operations. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Academic background in Engineering, Management, Logistics, or equivalent (preferred, not mandatory).
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, material planning, or supply chain (manufacturing/industrial background is a plus).
• Solid knowledge of purchasing processes and supply chain principles.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (MM/PP modules) or similar ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); other languages are a plus.

Why Join Preh?

• Work in an innovative, international company focused on the future
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• Attractive salary package according to the function
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on impactful projects

CONTACT

Paula Soares, Preh Portugal, Lda

R. Moinhos da Lagoa, 600,

4785-567 Trofa