Buyer / Procurement Specialist

About This Role

This role is for a Buyer / Procurement Specialist to join an international company in a fast-paced industrial and technology environment. The specialist will manage purchasing activities and order management to ensure the timely availability of materials and components, working closely with internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders based on approved purchase requisitions and business requirements
• Review purchasing requests and ensure all required information is available before placing orders
• Check existing stock and open orders before creating new purchase orders where applicable
• Follow up on purchase orders from order placement through delivery
• Ensure purchase orders contain accurate part numbers, quantities, prices, suppliers and requested delivery dates
• Update purchase orders and ERP information when quantities or delivery dates change
• Manage urgent requirements and prioritize critical materials to avoid supply shortages
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders regarding open, delayed or at-risk orders
• Contact suppliers to confirm orders, prices, quantities and delivery dates
• Monitor supplier commitments and proactively follow up on late or at-risk deliveries
• Drive expedite and pull-in requests when materials are urgently required
• Escalate potential delays or supply issues and coordinate appropriate actions with internal stakeholders
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations
• Develop and maintain effective and professional relationships with suppliers
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in the ERP system
• Update confirmed delivery dates and other relevant order information in a timely manner
• Maintain supplier lead times, supplier part numbers and purchasing data
• Help identify and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipts and supplier invoices
• Ensure purchasing data is accurate and up to date to support effective supply chain planning
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance and other internal teams
• Support the resolution of purchasing, delivery and supplier-related issues
• Communicate clearly and proactively when an order is delayed, blocked or requires action
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Procurement and Supply Chain organization

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or a related field
• Good understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management and order management