Purchaser

pNo sponsorship | 3 days/week on-site in Eindhoven | Up to 2 days/week home office /pbrZorg ervoor dat u de volledige omschrijving hieronder leest en solliciteer direct als u ervan overtuigd bent dat u aan alle eisen voldoet.brpAt ABF, we hold one of the most extensive bearing stocks in the world a position we've built through consistent growth and a sharp focus on reliability for our customers. Having tripled our turnover in recent years, we're now preparing both our purchasing department and the wider organization for the next phase of growth. This is a genuine opportunity to help shape that transition, with real ownership and the trust to make it your own. /pbrpbWhen you picture yourself three years from now, are you still doing this job, or has this job turned into something bigger because of what you did with it? /b /pbrpAs a Purchaser, you'll take responsibility for keeping the right products available at the right cost, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to strengthen our supply chain. You'll build the kind of supplier relationships, including with key partners like Schaeffler, that go beyond transactions and open up better terms and new commercial opportunities. You'll also help us move toward more structured, scalable ways of working as we grow. /pbrpWe're looking for someone who can pick up responsibility quickly and hit the ground running. Someone who thrives on ownership rather than needing constant direction. Your background might be in purchasing, sales, or customer service, ideally within an industrial or technical sector; candidates with bearing industry experience are equally welcome. What matters most is your ability to deliver on goals independently and take real ownership of your area. /pbrbWhy You'll Enjoy Working at ABF /bbrullibr/lilipSee the direct result of your work: a better deal, a faster delivery, a supplier who goes the extra mile /pbr/lilipThe question isn't just what to order. It's what the business needs, and you'll be the one answering it /pbr/lilipModern, IT-driven systems and an in-house development team that keeps improving your tools /pbr/li /ulbrbWhat You'll Do /bbrullibr/lilipManage sourcing and replenishment to keep stock levels optimal and costs competitive /pbr/lilipBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships, including key partners, to secure favorable terms and uncover new opportunities /pbr/lilipNegotiate pricing and commercial terms with confidence /pbr/lilipMonitor market trends and supplier performance to identify improvements in cost, quality, and supply reliability /pbr/lilipShape our processes. The department is in transition after growth. You will build smarter, more scalable ways of working /pbr/lilipRepresent ABF on business trips and supplier visits (approximately 1–4 times per year) /pbr/li /ulbrbWho You Are /bbrullibr/lilipbMinimum 3 years experience in a commercial role /b, purchasing, sales, or customer service. Ideally in an industrial or technical sector; bearing industry experience is a plus /pbr/lilipStrong negotiation and analytical skills, with a bgood understanding of pricing /b /pbr/lilipAble to work independently and take ownership of results /pbr/lilipComfortable operating in a growing, changing organization /pbr/lilipbFluent in English /b; Dutch or additional languages are an advantage /pbr/li /ulbrbAbout ABF /bbrpABF is a strongly internationally-oriented trading company, with over 10 million products in stock. This gives you a scale and product range that few purchasing environments can offer. Although the market we operate in is conservative, ABF as a company certainly is not. We're an e-commerce business with a strong IT focus, backed by an in-house development team that improves our systems daily. For you as a Purchaser, that means the tools and processes around you keep evolving too. You won't be stuck working around outdated systems. Only 6% of our customers are located in the Netherlands; the remaining customers are primarily in other European countries and are further fragmented worldwide. This means your sourcing decisions and supplier relationships genuinely shape our ability to serve a truly international customer base. /pbrbOur application process /bbrullibr/lilipAfter a successful first interview, you may be invited to a trainee session of approximately two hours. This session offers you a behind-the-scenes look at ABF, helping you gain a clear understanding of our organization and the role. xgiwjmb /pbr/lilipA background check (VOG) and an assessment may be part of the selection procedure. /pbr/li /ulbrbWhat do we have to offer you? /bbrullibr/lilipA competitive salary in line with your experience and expertise /pbr/lilipb28 vacation days /b + 8.5% holiday allowance /pbr/lilipThis is a hybrid role with three days in the office and btwo days at home /b (one day at home for a 32-hour/four-day contract) /pbr/lilipTravel allowance of €0.23 per km (up to €180/month) or full public transport reimbursement /pbr/lilipbOne week /bper yearb working abroad /b /pbr/lilipDaily catered lunch at the office /pbr/lilipA generousb learning development budget /b: up to bone gross monthly salary /bper year net, for relevant training - no repayment required /pbr/li /ulbr