Buyer, Business

Buyer I

To ensure continuous availability of materials required in the manufacturing of cabinets and to contribute to the ongoing development of the purchasing function

• Professional experience in the role or similar: > 3 years
• Management experience: preferably in multinational context, with similar dimensions of similar industry and business dynamics
• Highest Education Level: Bachelor's degree in economics or engineering

• Generate and expedite purchase orders to meet MRP and forward demands
• Reschedule material requirements to reflect changes in business needs or priorities
• Optimize safety stocks to minimize excess stockholding and potential obsolescence.
• Resolve problems and issues from stock shortages and take appropriate and timely action
• Manage shortage reports and statistics
• Work with suppliers to optimize lead times and batch sizes with suppliers.
• Attend daily production meetings and liaise internally as required.
• To undertake regular reviews with key suppliers on KPIs including price, on time delivery, quality and lead time reductions.
• Develop SAP tools and utilization to improve procurement and stock efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve accounts and invoicing queries
• Generate monthly supplier forecasts.
• Provide suppliers with summer forecasts for July, August and September to enable no parts shortages during the summer shutdown.

• Join Epta in this permanent role, where you'll experience a great blend of new technologies and a modern workplace culture.
• We take development opportunities seriously! Take part in a variety of training through our Epta Academy and external training partners.
• Epta offers the opportunity for remote work whenever possible, along with providing the necessary technical equipment.
• Balance work and personal life perfectly with our flexible working hours.
• Give back more than we receive:
  Join our volunteering activities and help make the world a better place.

We at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations —all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after-sales support.

With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. We offer career growth, extensive training, and the opportunity to thrive in a company where every challenge is a chance to create value and inspire our people. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin. At Epta, your unique perspective is what keeps us innovative and cool.