Operational Buyer

Job Description

Smappee stands for Smart Appliance for Energy Efficiency. At the core of everything we do, we aim to facilitate energy efficiency in an innovative, easy, and fun way. Our cutting-edge technology empowers businesses and individuals to take control of their energy consumption, reduce costs, and contribute to a sustainable future. Our offering focuses on energy management solutions and electric vehicle charging. With a global reach and a dynamic, rapidly expanding team, we're driving innovation and sustainability to power a brighter future.

To strengthen our operational efficiency and uphold the standards integral to our company, we are actively seeking a dynamic Operational Buyer to join our supply chain division. As an Operational Buyer, you will play a crucial role in managing the procurement process and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. Your responsibilities will include management of procure-to-pay process and optimizing our operational procurement strategies:

Responsibilities

• Efficiently track and manage orders to guarantee timely delivery and maintain operational flow.
• Accurately input order details, including vendor information, quantities, and prices, into our internal databases.
• Keep records of purchased products, delivery details, and invoices to facilitate seamless procurement processes.
• Generate insightful reports on purchases, incorporating thorough cost analyses for informed decision-making.
• Proactively monitor stock levels and initiate timely orders to sustain uninterrupted operations.
• Evaluate and uphold the quality of procured products.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to coordinate proper storage and distribution of acquired goods.
• Take the lead in resolving material shortage situations and critical parts supply.
• Contribute to improvements in the procure-to-pay process.
• Maintain and develop operational relationship with vendors.
• Research potential vendors to enhance our supplier network.
• Analyse and assess compelling offers from suppliers to ensure optimal value for the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor in Logistics, Business Administration or another relevant field
• Minimum 3 years of work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent or a similar role related to vendor or purchase order processing
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices & vendor delivery performance management
• Solid knowledge of international transport and Logistics Management for various freight modes (road, rail, sea, air)
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system
• Understanding of supply chain processes
• Negotiation & problem solving skills
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses

Benefits

At Smappee we believe in a modern and dynamic work environment where you can be yourself and truly inspire people to contribute to a better planet. What can you expect exactly?

• An inspiring office environment at cleantech hub Snowball: a place where companies with a heart for sustainable innovation can get inspired and grow.
• Personal growth with multiple career and personal development opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving.
• A chance to participate in team activities, companywide events and monthly drinks with your colleagues at the HQ.
• Remuneration according to experience, completed with extra-legal benefits such as meal vouchers, eco vouchers, health insurance, group insurance, holidays supplemented with ADV days, and optional bicycle leasing.
• A job where you can truly contribute to a better planet.