Operational Buyer
Neways Electronics
Summary
This is how you make impact
As an Operational Buyer, you are the connecting link within our supply chain. Your role is versatile and dynamic, offering plenty of room for personal development and career growth. Neways gives you the opportunity to start or further build your career in an innovative high-tech environment. You ensure that internal needs align perfectly with external challenges. Together with the central purchasing team, you work on finding the best solutions for our supply chain.
This is what we offer
A challenging and varied role in a dynamic high-tech environment at the Noviotech Campus, with excellent facilities and accessibility. You will join an organization where personal contact is key. We value continuous development and offer plenty of opportunities for personal growth and initiative. You will work in a diverse and engaged team with a pleasant and open atmosphere. Furthermore, you can expect:
Attractive salary based on your skills and experience
27 vacation days plus 13 additional ADV days
A competitive bicycle plan
A good pension scheme, holiday allowance, and travel expense reimbursement
Metalektro Collective Labor Agreement
This is what you bring to the team
First and foremost, you have excellent communication skills and a strong personality. You will regularly contact suppliers by phone and coordinate internally to ensure smooth logistics processes. You are creative in finding solutions and have a practical and entrepreneurial mindset. You know how to set the right priorities and remain effective under pressure. You have an interest in technology and find the products we make for our diverse customer base fascinating. Your intrinsic motivation enables you to identify improvement opportunities and support colleagues and team members.
Additionally, we require::
An MBO-level education combined with several years of relevant work experience
NEVI 1 certification or willingness to obtain it
Affinity or experience with technical products
Experience with ERP systems
Strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus)
Your daily responsibilities include
About 75% of your time will be spent on operational purchasing tasks for various suppliers, including:
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Exploring domestic and international markets for suppliers, delivery options, and reliability
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Requesting and evaluating quotations
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Selecting suppliers based on quality and technical requirements, in consultation with the requester
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Determining material requirements
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Validating supplier quality systems
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Purchasing authorized internal orders
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Negotiating price, delivery time, and payment terms, and recording results
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Checking order confirmations and addressing discrepancies
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Monitoring outstanding purchase orders
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Performing regular purchasing and R&D-related activities
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Reviewing and processing purchase suggestions/forms into purchase orders in the ERP system, considering price, delivery time, and packaging units
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Checking and processing supplier order confirmations in the ERP system
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Monitoring deliveries and suggesting alternative products/suppliers when necessary
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Communicating and following up on forecasts with suppliers
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Handling and preventing invoice discrepancies and quality issues
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(Y)our work changes lives
At Neways, we work to solve today’s and tomorrow’s challenges with cutting-edge high-tech innovations. You work with the brightest talents from all over the world. Highly motivated professionals who want to make a difference. Just like you. Together, we create solutions that improve the lives of people all over the world. That’s why (y)our work changes the way we live, work and play.
