Experienced Techincal Buyer to manage the procurement of equipment and materials for our engineering teams, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of components, resources and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, knowledge of local and European suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
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Vendor Management:
- Conduct vendor surveying, validation, and creation in the MRO/ SAP system.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
- Accumulate and maintain knowledge of which suppliers are best for specific components.
- Collaborate with electrical panel builders for custom panel solutions and place orders directly with them.
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Order Processing:
- Manage and oversee purchases through webshops like Distrelec, Itsme, Technische Unie, and other relevant platforms.
- Place orders with approved vendors and follow up on deliveries.
- Generate Purchase Requests (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) in the MRO/ SAP system.
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Invoice and Financial Coordination:
- Prepare invoice summaries and verify invoices for accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with the finance team to ensure timely payments and resolve any invoice discrepancies.
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Inventory Management:
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring there are no supply shortages or overstocking issues.
- Collaborate with team members to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.
- Collaborate with finance team for annual stock count
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Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Work closely with engineering, R&D, and other internal teams to understand their equipment needs and ensure smooth procurement operations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees requesting purchases, providing updates on order status and delivery timelines.
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Negotiation & Price Management:
- Engage in price bargaining and negotiations with suppliers to secure the best terms and prices for the company.
- Evaluate cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.
- Good knowledge of local and European suppliers and webshops such as Distrelec, Itsme, Technische Unie, etc.
- Good spoken and written Dutch and English.
- Familiarity with procurement systems and processes.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy in invoice verification and order processing.
As an innovative and global company, you are offered a friendly working atmosphere and a constructive working environment leaving much room for new possibilities and ideas. Use this opportunity and show us your motivation
