Operational Buyer
As an Operational Buyer, you are the connecting link who organizes the daily procurement process and supports projects and engineers in a dynamic technical environment.
We are a global high-tech consultancy company with a team of entrepreneurial engineers, scientists, and digital experts from around the world. Together we form a fast-growing and proud community. We offer consultancy services to high-profile clients globally in diverse service areas, such as:
- Technology & Engineering
- Energy & Renewables
- Life sciences & Pharma
- Digital & IT
About this vacancy
As an Operational Buyer, you are the key player in the daily procurement process. You ensure that materials, components, and services are available at the right time, allowing our engineers and project teams to proceed seamlessly. You support the purchasing department in executing and securing the operational procurement process. You process and monitor orders, maintain contact with suppliers, and proactively liaise with internal stakeholders such as engineering, planning, and project management. In the case of deviations or delivery issues, you take the initiative and actively contribute to finding solutions. Thanks to your structured approach, procurement processes run smoothly, and we maintain control over delivery times and continuity. Your tasks: - Reviewing, processing, and following up on order confirmations - Monitoring delivery times and coordinating with suppliers and internal colleagues - Identifying and resolving delivery problems - Handling and coordinating returns - Implementing order changes for technical adjustments - Discussing rescheduling with suppliers and correctly processing these changes in the ERP system
What we expect from you
You are someone who brings calm to operations, maintains oversight, and gains energy from organizing and supporting. You communicate clearly, work meticulously, and feel comfortable in a technical work environment.
Additionally, you identify with the following:
- A completed vocational education (MBO level 4) with several years of relevant work experience in supply chain, or a completed higher professional education (HBO) such as Technical Business Administration, Commercial Economics, or a comparable field.
- You can effectively distinguish between main and secondary priorities.
- You enjoy relieving colleagues of their concerns and ensuring processes run smoothly.
- Good command of both Dutch and English.
What you can expect from us
At TMC, we believe in personal development, innovation, and collaboration. As an Operational Buyer, we offer you: - A gross monthly salary between €3,000 and €5,000, depending on experience and expertise. - An annual training budget of €2,200 for coaching and education because we invest in your future. - Membership in a business cell with experienced employeneurs who will inspire and support you. - The opportunity to realize your own projects or innovations through our Entrepreneurial Lab. #LI-GL3
Great that you are interested in a job at TMC! Apply now in the way that suits you best and hopefully we can welcome you to one of our teams soon.