Operational Buyer

Based in Ovar, Portugal, you will check requisitions lists, submit purchase orders and actively follow-up the supply chain flow to ensure delivery lead times.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Check list of requisitions for materials and timely place purchase orders according to centrally outlined category strategy, supplier selection and pricing
• Liaise with Transport Planners and provide the necessary information to organize transports
• Actively follow-up the supply chain flow and scheduled deliveries to assure lead times (key point)
• Anticipate or delay purchase orders based on priorities and planning revisions
• Internally report constraints to adjust planning and submit supplier complaints
• Maintain a close relation with suppliers and provide inputs on supplier performance (delivery, quality, etc.) to central category managers for regular supplier evaluation
• Solve potential invoice blocks due to quantity or price discrepancies

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Solid English language skills, both verbal and written
• User-level knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel) and SAP
• Proactive, autonomous, able to act in a fast-moving environment
• Resident in Ovar or nearby area

What do we offer you?

• An intensive training by experienced people
• You will work closely together with other rack stars in an open and enthusiastic environment