Operational Purchaser
At Prodrive Technologies, we turn complex technology into high-performance systems that make a difference. To keep our factories running and our customers supplied on time, we are looking for an Operational Purchaser who takes ownership once the deal is done and ensures flawless execution in the supply chain.
Summary
Location
The Netherlands - Eindhoven
Education
Bachelor
Years of experience
3+
Function field
Operations & Manufacturing
Hours
40
Full-time salary
€3319 - €5000
About the role
As an Operational Purchaser, you step in after the negotiation phase. The supplier is selected, agreements are in place — and now it’s up to you to make sure everything runs as planned. You are fully in charge of the operational relationship with your suppliers and act as the central link between suppliers, planning, manufacturing and other internal stakeholders.
You ensure material availability by placing and managing purchase orders, aligning deliveries with production planning and proactively steering suppliers on performance. You are in the driver’s seat until issues are resolved and deliveries are secured.
Key Responsibilities
Place, manage and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components
Coordinate and follow up on deliveries in close alignment with production and factory planning
Act as the primary operational contact for suppliers: you direct, challenge and support them where needed
Proactively communicate with internal stakeholders such as demand planning, manufacturing and logistics
Make purchasing decisions with commercial insight, balancing logistics performance, cost and total cost of ownership
Identify risks, bottlenecks and deviations early and take ownership to resolve them
Drive continuous improvement in purchasing and supply chain processes by identifying root causes and proposing structural improvements
Ensure accurate administration and data quality in SAP / ERP systems
What we offer
Salary growth in accordance with CLA Metalektro increases
33 vacation days (including public holidays) plus 13 additional ADV days per year to support a healthy work–life balance
Pension plan and travel allowance for on-site working days
Focus on personal development with a tailored growth plan
Broad career advancement opportunities across various technical roles and projects
A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture
Flexible working hours in a 24/7 environment, with free lunch or dinner on-site
iPhone, laptop, and other necessary tools to help you perform your work optimally
Free sports facilities on campus to help you stay healthy and fit.
What you bring
Associate degree in business administration, supply chain management or technical degree
3+ years of experience in an operational purchasing or supply coordination role, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment
A strong sense of ownership: you take responsibility and don’t let go until the issue is solved
The ability to handle multiple and changing priorities while keeping overview of the total picture
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Science Park Eindhoven 5501
- 5692 EM Son
- The Netherlands
- recruitment@prodrive-technologies.com
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