Junior Project Buyer

Are you looking to take the next step in your purchasing career and gain hands-on experience in project procurement? Do you want to contribute to complex industrial projects while learning from experienced procurement professionals?

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We are looking for a Junior Project Buyer to support the procurement process by coordinating suppliers, managing purchase activities, and ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, within budget, and according to project requirements.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Support the procurement process for project materials, equipment, and services.
• Review technical requisitions and coordinate with engineering teams to clarify requirements.
• Prepare issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers.
• Assist with bid evaluations, supplier comparisons, and commercial assessments.
• Support negotiations regarding pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions.
• Create and maintain purchase orders and procurement records within procurement systems.
• Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, documentation, and delivery status.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate delays or discrepancies when required.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and supplier performance improvement activities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Provide procurement status updates to buyers and project teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1—3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, expediting, or supplier coordination.
• Experience within engineering, industrial, construction, or energy sectors is preferred.
• Exposure to technical purchasing or project procurement is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage!
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to develop within procurement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.