Senior Buyer a.i.

Venlo Temp View Job Description
The Senior Buyer a.i. will be responsible for sourcing activities, supplier management, and procurement projects within a dynamic international manufacturing environment. This position offers a combination of strategic procurement responsibilities and hands-on execution.

Added 25/09/2026

  • Responsibility for sourcing and procurement improvement projects.
  • Assignment for 4-6 months

About Our Client

A manufacturing and production organization in Venlo is looking to strengthen its procurement team with an experienced Senior Buyer.

Job Description

In this role as Senior Buyer a.i. you will:

  • Manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
  • Lead sourcing and tendering processes across multiple spend categories.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving and value creation initiatives.
  • Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Support procurement and cross-functional business projects.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering stakeholders.
  • Ensure supply continuity and manage procurement-related risks.
  • Contribute to category management and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Support the ongoing professionalization of procurement processes.
  • Maintain market knowledge and identify supplier innovation opportunities.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements for the Senior Buyer a.i. role:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Buyer in a manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment,
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
  • Experience leading sourcing projects and contract negotiations.
  • Commercially driven and capable of working independently.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Registered as ZZP and based in the Netherlands.



What's on Offer

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Contract for 4-6 months
  • Full time
  • Hybrid
Contact
Rebecca Faitanini
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7112127

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Buyer
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Jobs by location
Venlo
Contract Type
Temp
Consultant
Rebecca Faitanini
Job Reference
JN-092026-7112127