Operational Purchaser

About the role

As an Operational Purchaser, you step in after the negotiation phase. The supplier is selected, agreements are in place — and now it’s up to you to make sure everything runs as planned. You are fully in charge of the operational relationship with your suppliers and act as the central link between suppliers, planning, manufacturing and other internal stakeholders.

You ensure material availability by placing and managing purchase orders, aligning deliveries with production planning and proactively steering suppliers on performance. You are in the driver’s seat until issues are resolved and deliveries are secured.

Key Responsibilities

• Place, manage and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components
• Coordinate and follow up on deliveries in close alignment with production and factory planning
• Act as the primary operational contact for suppliers: you direct, challenge and support them where needed
• Proactively communicate with internal stakeholders such as demand planning, manufacturing and logistics
• Make purchasing decisions with commercial insight, balancing logistics performance, cost and total cost of ownership
• Identify risks, bottlenecks and deviations early and take ownership to resolve them
• Drive continuous improvement in purchasing and supply chain processes by identifying root causes and proposing structural improvements
• Ensure accurate administration and data quality in SAP / ERP systems

What we offer

• Performance-based salary growth that rewards your results
• 33 vacation days per year, including public holidays+ 13 ADV
• Time-for-time compensation when working extra hours
• Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan
• Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects
• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged
• Free access to the company gym
• Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on-site

What you bring

• Associate degree in business administration, supply chain management or technical degree
• 3+ years of experience in an operational purchasing or supply coordination role, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment
• A strong sense of ownership: you take responsibility and don’t let go until the issue is solved
• The ability to handle multiple and changing priorities while keeping overview of the total picture
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.