The Weir Group

Operational Buyer

Weir Minerals

Venlo

Hybrid

Are you eager to grow with us? To make sure that our global purchase orders will be delivered in the right time and right place we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Operational Buyer to join our Procurement team.

As an Operational Buyer you are going to convert demands into purchase orders and ensure the timely availability of the ordered parts and materials, by monitoring your suppliers. You will work in close collaboration with the commodity buying team and procurement planning.

As a primary contact, you will stay in touch with customers from all over the globe. you will build a strong relationship with our key suppliers and you will be in control for the commodities for which you are responsible. You have the freedom to optimally use your talents and to develop yourself further within our supply chain and procurement department.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Responsibilities

Amongst others:

• transfer Material Requirements Planning (MRP) demands into purchase orders
• checks and processes order confirmations and processes any changes;
• proactive monitoring of delivery times and escalating if necessary;
• administrative processing of the purchase orders;
• communicating the possible late deliveries to internal customers;
• safety first: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Education & qualifications

• Completed education on bachelor degree level, preferably in Supply Chain or Business Administration
• Fluency in the Dutch and English language, verbally as well as in writing

Does this sound like you?

• Strong communicator and knowing how to prioritize various stakeholders within an international environment
• As a person you are accurate and can plan your work well
• You can be persistent when needed and convincing towards our suppliers to make sure they uphold the agreements made
• It’s a big plus if you have experience with SAP and a completed NEVI MIL course. Feel free to apply even if you don’t have this experience.

Our offer

Working at Weir offers a great opportunity to become part of a global market leader, that makes an impact in sustainable mining for the future. We offer you an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, and to perform at your best we also offer exceptional compensation and benefits, such as:

• A good base salary between EUR 3.698,49 and EUR 4.200 gross per month;
• An attractive bonus scheme;
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Travel allowance for commuting;
• On an annual, fulltime base you will receive 27 days of holiday leave and 13 days of extralegal leave;
• Holiday allowance of 8%;
• A good pension scheme with PME pension fund;
• A lot of learning opportunities within our online learning campus;
• Excellent (global) career opportunities in Weir.

Weir Minerals

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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