Location: Heerlen, The Netherlands 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY 

Responsible for execution of requested purchasing processes, follow up and distribution of project related documentation. 

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Solicits, analyzes, and negotiates vendors’ proposals, including price, commercial terms, ability of product/service to meet specifications (technical and commercial). 
• Establishes and maintains cost comparisons, recommends, and selects suppliers. 
• Procuring high quality materials with the best possible price and lead time. 
• Liaising with suppliers to achieve targets and objectives. 
• Conducts regular reviews of buyer processes. 
• Issues enquiries and/or purchase orders with the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with division policies and procedures. 
• Keeps track record of suppliers on time deliveries. 
• Checks and approves incoming invoices about compliance and correctness. 
• Controls and distributes material certificates. 
• Handling of spare parts orders and arranges delivery as per contract. 
• Works closely together with colleagues Buyer/Material Planner, Logistics, project management, engineering and accounting. 
• Assists management in ensuring efforts are made to achieve department objectives efficiently. 
• Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives. 
• Accepts work assignments that could require additional training. 
• Performs other essential tasks as assigned. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Must have a thorough knowledge of Purchasing policy and practices, NEVI MIL or NEVI I is an advantage. 
• Excellent computer skills, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and ERP. 
• Good knowledge English and German. 

BEHAVIOUR SKILLS 

• Ability to work well with others and to interact with individuals at all organizational levels; conducts self in polite and professional manner. 
• Demonstrates a motivation to provide fast, accurate and complete customer service. 
• Uses resources effectively to generate solutions; takes initiative when resolving problems. 
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. 
• Strong communication and negotiation skills. 
• Ability to meet deadlines in a busy, fast paced environment and ability to switch rapidly between tasks. 
• Is flexible, reacts to changes productively and can set priorities. 
• Able to work independently as well as in a team. 
• Motivated to learn, willing to take training lessons, improve skills. 

OUR REQUIREMENTS 

• MBO, MTS, HTS-Commercial, HBO Engineering Business Administration or equivalent industrial experience. 
• 3 – 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably gained in a technical/engineering environment. 
• Ability to provide a certificate of good conduct (VOG). 

OUR OFFER 

• Market‐oriented salary. 
• 25 leave days based on full-time employment (40-hour workweek). 
• Travel expenses and a work-at-home allowance. 
• After one year a permanent employment agreement is envisaged. 
• According to consultation and possibilities, working from home is a negotiable option after a certain time. 
• Professional and modern facilitated offices, easily accessible through public transport. 
• Possibility of working in an international, dynamic environment with enthusiastic colleagues. 
• Open culture and short communication lines. 

INTERESTED? 

Please send your motivation letter and CV to: Sollicitatie@braden.com and apply below.