Operational Buyer

What will you do?

As an Operational Buyer, you have a central role within the procurement process. You ensure that materials are ordered and delivered correctly and on time, so that the organization can continue to operate. In doing so, you have daily contact with suppliers and internal customers and monitor the progress of orders from request to delivery.

You work closely with the Tactical Buyer and support supplier management. You conduct discussions regarding cooperation, quality, and performance and identify bottlenecks or opportunities for improvement. Because the organization is continuously developing, you actively contribute ideas for process improvements and potential new suppliers.

Together with your colleagues, you contribute to an efficient and future-proof procurement process within a team where collaboration and knowledge sharing are central. You will be given space to develop yourself and further expand your role within the procurement profession.

As an Operational Buyer, you are responsible for:

• The daily ordering of materials and components;
• Monitoring order confirmations and delivery dates;
• The administratively correct processing of purchase orders;
• Maintaining contact with (international) suppliers;
• Identifying and proposing improvements within procurement and logistical processes.

What we ask

• Mbo+ work and thinking level, preferably in the direction of procurement, logistics, or technology;
• Experience in an operational procurement or logistics role;
• A structured and accurate way of working with an eye for detail;
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude;
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP;
• Affinity with technology and production environments;
• Proficiency of the English language in speech and writing.

What we offer

Voortman is a company where everyone is there for each other. A company with a pleasant working atmosphere. We are convinced that this contributes to the performance of each of us. We are a dedicated team and want to deliver good work together. Naturally, there is also room for socializing and as a team, we look out for one another.

In addition, we offer:

• A good salary and no less than 40 vacation days;
• Flexible working hours for a good work-life balance;
• A delicious daily lunch in company restaurant Steely’s;
• Excellent growth opportunities and development chances;
• Vibrant activities, all year round!

About Voortman

What began in 1968 in a chicken coop in Rijssen has grown into a global player in CNC steel processing machines. With a team of more than 750 colleagues worldwide, we not only develop and build high-end machines, but also smart software and service that customers can rely on. These 3 powerful building blocks make our Twentse, international family business unique.