Operational Buyer

Job Highlights

In-house | International | Machine Building | 40 hours per week | Zeist

Are you an experienced and driven Operations Buyer in the Netherlands with a strong understanding of the procurement process for machines and parts, who can report directly to the Operations Director? Do you get excited about collaborating and effectively communicating with suppliers? Do you have a sharp and analytical eye for maintaining article master data, and enjoy working in a dynamic and international environment? If so, we have the perfect challenge for you!

About Redexim

For more than 45 years, Redexim has worked behind the scenes of iconic moments on grass. From Champions League goals to quiet Sundays on the golf course, our machines help keep playing surfaces in top condition.

We design and build reliable turf maintenance equipment for professionals around the world, with a portfolio that spans aeration, seeding, topdressing, renovation, and synthetic turf maintenance. From the well-known Verti-Drain to a wide range of specialist machines, our equipment helps turf professionals maintain high-quality playing surfaces, so athletes at every level can perform at their best.

From our headquarters in Zeist, we work with a global network of offices and partners to support strong, healthy and perfectly maintained playing surfaces. Elevating sports fields for everyone, anywhere. Elevating sports fields for everyone, anywhere.

The role

As an operational buyer, you will be responsible for the purchasing process within our organisation, from order to delivery. You will ensure that orders generated by our ERP system are processed correctly and on time. Additionally, you will follow up on delayed orders and address supplier enquiries regarding orders.

You will make sure that article master data and supplier information are always accurate, working closely with our operational teams to ensure continuity in production.

What you will do

• You will report to the Operations Director, and your key responsibilities as an Operational Buyer will include:
•  Managing the purchasing process within our organisation, from order to delivery. You will review the proposals generated by the ERP system and ensure the orders are processed correctly.
• Following up on overdue and unconfirmed order lines daily.
• Acting as the first point of escalation for (potential) delivery issues.
• Overseeing the entire process from internal purchase requests to official purchase orders in collaboration with your colleagues from the warehouse and R&D.
• Ensuring that article master data and supplier information are accurate, in collaboration with suppliers and the warehouse.
• Handling rejected items administratively and communicating with suppliers.
• Sending out quarterly supplier evaluations and reviewing them (to be implemented).
• Keeping purchasing-related export control documents up to date monthly (update process to be implemented).
• Implementing improvement initiatives to optimise the purchasing process.

What you will bring

• You have an MBO+ work and thinking level, preferably in the fields of commerce and technology or a similar field.
• You have an affinity with technology.
• You have at least 3–5 years of experience.
• You have knowledge of SAP (or other ERP systems) and experience working with it.
• You are independent but also work well in a team.
• You have strong analytical skills and attention to data interpretation.
• You have excellent communication skills and are flexible and customer-oriented.
• You have good computer knowledge.
• You are proficient in English; knowledge of Dutch and German is a plus.

What we offer

• A full-time role in a changing, dynamic, and growing organisation with room for personal input.
• A one-year employment contract with the possibility of a permanent contract.
• Salary range: €3,250 to €4,000 per month (based on 40 hours/week, depending on your work experience).
• Opportunity for additional relevant training.
• 25 vacation days for a full-time position.
• 8% vacation allowance.
• Good pension plan, fully funded by the employer.
• Travel expense reimbursement.

Are you the one we are looking for?

Interested in this vacancy? Send your motivation and CV to Hester Melzer-Anschütz, HR Officer, h.anschutz@redexim.com. Have any questions? Give us a call: +31 6 302 650 44.

If this vacancy isn’t exactly what you’re looking for but you are interested in another position at our company, feel free to contact us for a confidential and informal conversation about your career opportunities.