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Needed Purchasing Specialist

Is negotiating the best deal what drives you, both at a tactical and strategic level? Do you enjoy working in an enthusiastic and professional team? Then what could be better than putting your talents to work on a global scale at a technical market leader in the beautiful region of Twente, the Netherlands?

Take a look at this vacancy and discover how, at our company, technology revolves around you. Together with talented colleagues, you will help perfect the technology behind mould making and rotational moulding.

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What you will do?

As a Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing materials worldwide. You are not only a skilled researcher, but also a strong negotiator with excellent commercial skills. You will negotiate and manage purchasing contracts, assess price to quality ratios and keep us informed about the latest purchasing trends within our market segment.

You will be responsible for our inventory policy and the corresponding inventory strategy. Together with your colleagues, you will ensure that the right materials are available on time and under the best possible terms and conditions.

You will maintain active relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, monitor delivery performance and manage risks throughout the supply chain. As a proactive professional, you will initiate actions to reduce risks within our supplier base and propose opportunities to lower the production costs of our products.

On a daily basis, you will work closely with the Sales, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Planning and Production departments. You will be surrounded by skilled professionals who share a genuine passion for technology.

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We would like you to:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher professional education level, preferably complemented by a NEVI qualification

  • Have at least 5 years of relevant work experience

  • Have excellent knowledge and skills in procurement

  • Have knowledge of production processes

  • Have experience in technical procurement

  • Be decisive and confident when making decisions

  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch, English and German

What do we offer?

  • A challenging position with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development

  • Additional training and support to help you get to know our processes and products

  • A positive company culture where technology, innovation and having fun are equally important

  • A competitive salary and profit sharing scheme

  • 25 vacation days and 23 additional leave days per year

  • Travel allowance

  • Company phone and laptop

  • A good pension scheme

About Pentas:

Pentas is based in Almelo, the Netherlands, and has 150 employees. We are one of the most modern and advanced companies in Europe when it comes to manufacturing plastic products through rotational moulding.

We handle the entire process in house, from design and mould making to rotational moulding, finishing and logistics. It is a great environment to work in, especially if you have a passion for technology.

We have an informal and open company culture where everyone can be themselves and feels valued. Our short lines of communication make it easy to act quickly and implement improvements to our processes.

Working together as one team to create the most innovative solutions motivates us every day to give our best and, above all, enjoy what we do.

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Got any questions for us?

Do you like technology? You will feel right at home. We have an informal internal atmosphere and short communication lines. For you as well, as our potential future colleague. Feel free to call or email me if you want to know more, I would be happy to help!

Thekla Noppers
HR
+316 159 675 76t.noppers@pentas.nl

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