Production buyer – Dutch, German & English

Description

Our client is an established manufacturer of wood-based products and one of the biggest producers in the Netherlands, employing over 100 people. They are currently looking for a Production Buyer to join their team in Venlo.

Job Profile for Production Buyer

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Source and procure all raw materials, components, and techniques required for the production of wood-based end products
• Execute and coordinate all operational purchasing activities on a day-to-day basis
• Maintain and manage supplier relationships, including negotiating agreements and commercial terms
• Liaise regularly with production departments regarding purchasing requirements for production, assembly, and transport
• Actively contribute to improving supplier performance across production, assembly, and logistics operations
• Handle the full administrative processing of the purchasing cycle from order to delivery
• Support project-based purchasing activities where required
• Develop in-depth familiarity with the company’s products, production processes, supplier base, and sawmill operations
• Facilitate tactical purchasing activities as operational requirements continue to grow over time

Candidate Profile for Production Buyer

• Must be fluent in Dutch, German and English, both written and spoken
• HBO-level working and thinking ability, gained through education and/or relevant experience
• Experience in a similar procurement role; timber purchasing and/or production industry experience is a plus
• Knowledge of multiple procurement categories or commodity groups is preferred
• Willingness to work fully office-based, Monday to Friday (08:30 – 17:00)
• Availability to travel to Overijssel and/or Groningen once every two weeks, including overnight stays
• Willingness to travel across Europe for supplier visits, approximately four to six times per year
• Long-term mindset with the ambition to grow alongside the organisation
• Strong organisational, communication, and relationship management skills
• Accurate, analytical, proactive, hands‑on, and able to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment

What Our Client Offers

• Company car
• Opportunities for travel – both locally and internationally
• Pension plan
• On travel accommodation cover, along with expenses for food