Operational buyer (temporary position)

Job description

As an Operational Buyer, you are responsible for the full Request-to-Pay (R2P) cycle within your assigned purchasing categories. You ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase requests and orders while maintaining high standards in quality, lead time, on-time delivery, and supplier performance. Acting as a key link between internal stakeholders and suppliers, you contribute to optimizing total cost of ownership and ensuring compliance with procurement procedures. Your responsibilities Manage the complete operational purchasing process: from purchase request validation to order creation, follow-up, and issue resolution Ensure proper application of supply agreements and framework contracts Understand stakeholder needs and specifications to ensure appropriate purchasing decisions Maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers to ensure service quality and reliability Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with Category Buyers and stakeholders for continuous improvement Provide high-quality operational support and customer service to internal clients, ensuring process compliance Contribute to KPI monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and market explorat...