Operational Buyer

The Operational Buyer will be responsible for maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services this by keeping track of all open purchase orders. Additionally you provide administrative support to the procurement team, by organizing, coordinating and assisting them in their daily workload.

• Responsible for following up with existing suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services.
• Manages purchase orders, invoices and other purchase-related documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Places orders with suppliers and follows up on these orders and order confirmations.
• Interacts with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding shortages and delays in orders.
• Ensures the Certificate of Origin for specifc product groups.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements procurement and supplier management best practices.
• Maintains the SAP database of supplier information, including pricing, terms and conditions and performance metrics.