Junior Project Buyer

Vanderlande Industries GmbH
ES - Madrid - Madrid
September 25, 2024

Vanderlande is a global leader in material handling and logistics automation, headquartered in Veghel, Netherlands. The company specializes in providing innovative systems and intelligent software for warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. As a subsidiary of Toyota Industries, Vanderlande is known for its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions that enhance efficiency and reliability in logistics processes.
Introduction to role
The Operational Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring that all goods and services meet project specifications, target costs, and timelines. This role aims to enhance supplier relationships, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement within the department.
Role Responsibilities
Supplier Management Strengthen project-focused relationships with suppliers.
Evaluate suppliers to ensure compliance with Vanderlande's requirements.
Maintain the supplier database.

Procurement Management Manage the procurement process from negotiation to material receipt and invoice review.
Ensure material and service delivery dates align with project schedules.
Analyze purchase costs to meet project target costs.
Manage supplier contracts.

Quality Assurance Verify that engineering specifications are complete and provide all necessary information to suppliers for accurate offers.
Ensure received offers are technically correct in collaboration with engineering and the Project Manager.
Control the quality of deliveries, including product quality, timely deliveries, and documentation.

Continuous Improvement Collaborate with other departments to enhance communication.
Continuously integrate into Process Map 2.0.
Identify and implement departmental improvement points according to internal policies.
Set improvement objectives regarding suppliers and supplied materials, including finding new suppliers and standardizing equipment configurations.

Role Qualification and Skills
University degree or higher education, preferably in technical engineering.
Advanced level of English (French is highly valuable).
Knowledge in procurement management.
2 years of similar tasks, ideally with experience in engineering or having worked in another engineering company.
Ability to take initiative and make autonomous decisions.
Analytical skills.
Ability to create and maintain a network of internal and external contacts.
High organizational and planning capacity.
Process monitoring and improvement skills.
What we offer
22 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays).
Hybrid Workplace.
Flexible compensation currently includes: private medical insurance, meal vouchers, transportation vouchers, childcare vouchers, and collective savings insurance. The amounts for the flexible compensation products you choose will be deducted from your gross annual salary, resulting in a tax saving for you.
A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application.
Contact Information
If this role appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form and uploading your CV. For more information, please contact Jordi Castells (Recruiter) at ***.
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