Buyer

Bilthoven , Netherlands
full-time

AI overview

Contribute to the supply chain by overseeing procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

About Kuros Biosciences

Kuros Biosciences is a Swiss-listed life science company specializing in orthobiologics for spinal fusion surgery. With locations in Switzerland, the USA, and the Netherlands, we manufacture our bone repair products in Bilthoven and sell them worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our growing team in Bilthoven.


Position Overview
The Buyer is part of the Supply Chain/Procurement team and is responsible for purchasing materials, components, and services in line with production schedules, quality requirements, and regulatory standards. This role manages purchase orders in the ERP system, oversees deliveries, resolves supplier and invoice issues, and supports supplier qualification and continuous improvement initiatives. Close collaboration with Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams is essential.


Key Responsibilities
• Procure production materials, components, and services according to schedules and quality standards
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times with suppliers
• Issue and manage purchase orders and confirmations in D365
• Monitor supplier performance and manage delivery issues and complaints
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and material shortages
• Maintain purchasing documentation in the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Support supplier qualification, evaluation, and KPI tracking
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and internal quality requirements
• Contribute to cost reduction, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to support production and new product introductions


Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
• 2–3+ years of procurement experience within an ISO 13485–regulated environment


Why Kuros Biosciences?

Join an international, innovative company with a diverse and energetic team. At Kuros, you’ll work in a positive and collaborative environment, contributing to the development of life-changing products. We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.

Salary
€2.900 – €3.100 per month
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