Operational Project Buyer

As an Operational Buyer, you will join the Order Control team, consisting of 8 colleagues working in a decentralized setup across the site. In this role, you play a key part in ensuring that materials and services are available on time, at the right quality, and under the most favorable commercial conditions to support daily operations.

You are responsible for acquiring and purchasing materials, as well as planning and outsourcing components for testing, repair, and overhaul activities. In addition, you manage inventory levels to ensure operational continuity and maintain accurate administrative records related to supplier performance, including quality, cost, and availability.

A significant part of your role involves supplier interaction. You will select (sub)contractors, manage RFQ processes, and build strong, effective relationships with suppliers. You ensure that delivery schedules are met, quality standards are upheld, and costs remain competitive.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing procurement activities and securing materials under optimal conditions
• Planning and outsourcing components for testing, repair, and overhaul
• Maintaining inventory levels and accurate supplier administration
• Managing RFQ processes and selecting appropriate suppliers
• Monitoring supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality, and cost
• Handling RMAs, restocking processes, and resolving non-conformities
• Ensuring proper quality controls both internally and externally
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

We are looking for a professional with an MBO+/HBO level of thinking and working, who brings a structured and accurate approach. You are collaborative, flexible, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility. Your commercial awareness and negotiation skills enable you to achieve the best possible results, while your problem-solving mindset helps you deal effectively with operational challenges.

In addition, you bring:

• Experience or affinity with purchasing and tendering processes (NEVI Mil basics is a plus)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of quality systems (a plus)
• Interest in technical documentation such as drawings and manuals (a plus)
• Familiarity with Envision (a plus)
• Knowledge of or affinity with Lean and Six Sigma (a plus)
• A reference check is part of our recruitment process.

Please note that this position is carried out in a two-shift schedule, alternating between day and evening shifts.