As Procurement Officer, you will drive direct purchasing activities—both locally and internationally—for a leading dental-products manufacturer. Reporting to the Procurement Supervisor, you’ll manage the end-to-end purchase cycle: from obtaining and evaluating quotes, negotiating contracts, issuing purchase orders in SAP, through to monitoring deliveries, costs and supplier performance. Comprehensive internal training on our systems and processes is provided.
Key Responsibilities:
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Create and follow up on Purchase Orders (A–Z) in SAP PP/MM, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing
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Build and maintain strong relationships with national and international suppliers; onboard new partners
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Lead negotiations for goods and services contracts to secure competitive pricing and service levels
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Monitor open orders, inventory balances and back-orders; align forecasts and stock status with Sales & Customer Service
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Identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities; drive continuous-improvement initiatives
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Collaborate on cross-functional projects with local and global teams, providing regular status updates
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Review your product portfolio and deliver key insights to stakeholders
- Streamline procurement processes and adopt best practices to enhance efficiency
Profiel
We are looking for a proactive procurement professional with solid negotiation skills and a structured approach to managing multiple priorities.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent by experience)
- Proven experience in purchasing and inventory management, ideally in a manufacturing environment
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Hands-on SAP PP/MM experience
- Excellent negotiation, analytical and project-management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills: able to build trust with internal teams and external suppliers
- Fluent in English; Dutch is preferred; French or German are a plus
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Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Aanbod
What We Offer
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- A challenging role within a growing, internationally oriented production & logistics organization
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Cultural diversity and a collaborative team spirit in state-of-the-art offices
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Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
- Competitive salary package with benefits, aligned to your experience
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A six-month contract with high likelihood of extension, plus clear career development paths
- The opportunity to contribute to a healthier world by supporting the supply of innovative dental solutions