Global Commodity Buyer - #55580

Position Summary

Become the linchpin in our Purchasing organization! If you're looking to get into an international career and are willing to relocate to the Netherlands, this role is for you! As a Commodity Buyer, you define and coordinate the strategies that optimize the quality and cost of our products.

As a Commodity Buyer, you represent one of the commodities within Cleantech, which is organized according to a matrix structure. RAVO, part of the Cleantech organization, plays an important role in this. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that contribute to the efficiency and sustainability of our procurement processes for the Commodity Hydraulics.

You will be part of RAVO's local procurement team and report both to RAVO's Supply Chain Manager and functionally to your Commodity Manager. Your expertise and strategic insight are crucial to the success of our organization.

What will you do?

As a Commodity Buyer, you have the following main tasks:

• Coordinating the Commodity Team;
• Define, roll out and monitor the commodity strategy;
• Managing the supplier portfolio and dealing with critical suppliers;
• Participate in meetings and global negotiations with key suppliers;
• Stimulating and co-managing technical savings with engineering;
• Participate in make-or-buy decisions.
  
  

Profile Wanted

Who will you be working for?

The ideal profile for a Commodity Buyer has:

• HBO working and thinking level, preferably in the field of purchasing management or supply chain management;
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position;
• You have excellent communication skills in English in word and writing. Dutch is an advantage;
• You are able to flexibly combine both your soft skills and a result-oriented approach;
• You are flexible, proactive and have a solution-oriented mind-set;
• You are able to motivate, inspire and guide the team towards achieving the objectives of Cleantech;
• Technical knowledge or affinity is required.
  
  

In addition to these things, your personality is of course at least as important. With your communication skills, you are able to formulate and argue clearly. You are stress-resistant and naturally committed to optimal business results. In addition, you are willing to travel for work, which is essential for this position. Finally, you fit well within RAVO's corporate culture if you are an inquisitive team player.

We offer

• A dynamic and challenging position within an international organization;
• Room for personal and professional growth;
• A collegial working environment with driven and experienced colleagues;
• Market-based employment conditions and an attractive workplace.
• Salary: EUR 3950-6150 per month
  
  

Apply and/or questions?

We understand that you have become enthusiastic! You can apply via the "Apply" button below. For substantive questions about the position, you can also contact Johan Reurink on 072 56 73 232.

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