Buyer – Dutch & English

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Depends on experience Languages English (Fluent)Dutch (Fluent) Hiring type Company hire Duration 1 year with view to extension Start date ASAP Job ref. 26-0504 Contact Miroslav +31 (0)70 311 7822 [email protected] APPLY REMOVE Description Our client is a leading Dutch organisation providing specialised care, education, and participation support to children, young people, and adults with complex needs. They are currently looking for a Buyer to join their team in Sittard or Breda . In this role, you will be responsible for guiding and executing purchasing and tendering processes. You will translate the needs of internal stakeholders into appropriate purchasing strategies and ensure optimal contracts with suppliers. Job Profile for Buyer Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Identify the needs of internal stakeholders, such as managers and budget holders, and translate these into appropriate purchasing strategies Develop an annual purchasing plan and procurement calendar, and independently execute purchasing and European tendering processes Guide procurement processes and project teams, ensuring that procurement activities run smoothly, and contribute to drafting tender documents and contracts Structure and support contract management processes and supplier evaluations Prepare and conduct negotiations with existing and potential suppliers Prepare management reports and monitor market developments, translating these into relevant opportunities for the organisation Contribute to organisation-wide projects and the further professionalisation of the procurement function Candidate Profile for Buyer Must be fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Purchasing, or a related field 3+ years of experience within procurement Good knowledge of relevant products, services, and market developments Experience with tactical purchasing Strong ability to work independently, combined with a flexible and reflective approach Proactive attitude towards personal and team development What Our Client Offers Holiday allowance of 8% of annual salary, paid annually in May, with a monthly payment option also available 144 statutory vacation hours and 57 hours of balance leave based on a full-time 36-hour working week Good pension scheme through Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn, with contributions split 50/50 Option to participate in a collective health insurance scheme Collective supplementary WIA income insurance, with the option to opt out Year-end bonus of 8.33%, paid in December Hybrid working model with approximately 50% working from the office in Sittard or Breda and 50% from home or another suitable location, depending on the work involved Company laptop and smartphone Work-from-home allowance of €2.45 per day Commuting allowance of €0.20 per km for public or private transport, with a maximum reimbursed distance of 30 km one way Business travel allowance of €0.44 per km temporarily, normally €0.33 per km, with the applicable portion treated as taxable or non-taxable Home office equipment allowance of up to €750 including VAT per five calendar years Multiple-choice employment benefits scheme, including options such as sports and bicycle schemes, as well as tax-favourable reimbursement for items such as solar panels, heat pumps, charging stations, or energy-efficient white goods Already imagine yourself in this position? To make the first step, click Apply or email us your CV at [email protected] Please note As part of the Blue Lynx recruitment process, you may be asked to provide references and copies of your diplomas. Please note that a background check may also be conducted. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a call or email from a Blue Lynx recruiter within five working days, your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. To ensure you are considered for job opportunities, we encourage you to register an account by selecting Register Online For any queries, please email us at: [email protected] To learn more about Blue Lynx and view all current vacancies, please visit our website: www.bluelynx.com INTERESTED IN THIS JOB? – CLICK HERE Contact Miroslav Stoychev+31 (0)70 311 7822 [email protected] Search for jobs