Junior Operational Buyer

☞ Randstad Belgium

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Update day: 11-11-2025

Location: Zwijndrecht Antwerp

Category: Administrative / Clerical / Assistant

Industry: Human Resources Services

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Job content

As an Operational Buyer you will be responsible for the Request to Pay process of a portfolio of purchase categories. This includes the execution, monitoring and aftercare of the purchasing process, while managing the purchasing administration within the guidelines and procedures of the department. Your main goal will be to support the department and the internal customer(s) for the timely processing of requests and purchase orders, in which quality, lead time, on time in full delivery, customer satisfaction, supplier management and optimization of the total cost of ownership will be key.

Your responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the operational execution of the end-to-end ‘request-to-pay’ process incl. Logistics, e.g.: PR quality check, PO creation, PO follow-up, invoice issues solving, etc.;
  • Correct application of supply agreements (Terms & Conditions) and optimal use of framework contracts ;
  • Identify and understand the requirements and needs of the stakeholders (such as quantity, specifications and service levels) within the assigned categories.;
  • Maintaining relationships with (alternative) suppliers and ensuring optimal collaboration.;
  • Follow up on the performance of suppliers and discuss the results with internal stakeholders, Category Buyers and the supplier(s) in question.;
  • Provide ‘customer service’ to his/her stakeholders, e.g.: handling user queries, provide operational support, assist in local buys, support procurement process compliance, etc.;
  • Developing proposals and/or implementing continuous improvement based on follow-up of KPIs. Follow up and explore the market

Your profile

  • Fluent in English, knowledge of Dutch & other languages is an asset;
  • Good knowledge of MS Office Excel and Powerpoint, knowledge of other software suits and reporting tools is an asset;
  • Teamplayer with a positive attitude, hands-on mentality and high level of integrity;
  • Entrepreneurial spirit;
  • Motivation to work in a dynamic and international environment; Drive for ownership and results;
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Deadline: 26-12-2025

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