Vacature Strategic Buyer in Eygelshoven bij Van der Valk International

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As a Strategic Buyer at Ranpak B.V., located in Eygelshoven, you play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient execution of the entire procurement process. You are the primary commercial contact for internal customers and suppliers, responsible for the availability of products and raw materials at the right time, place, and quality under favorable commercial conditions. You contribute to the continuous improvement and maintenance of purchasing processes while establishing and nurturing optimal customer-supplier relationships. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, your role is pivotal in setting up a solid procurement strategy, fostering value-adding partnerships, securing commercial deals with contracts, ensuring timely deliveries, and improving supplier performance for a dedicated set of commodities. Early involvement in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process is essential to maximize the value from the supply base in favor of Ranpak. You lead robust supplier selection processes for new product introductions or new suppliers, engage in active communication and negotiations with national and international suppliers, and create constructive cooperation with internal stakeholders to determine clear demand. Together with the Operational Buyer, you are responsible for the supplier performance within the dedicated commodities, facilitating supplier escalation as needed.

• You are responsible for the correct execution of the entire procurement process.
• You ensure sufficient availability of products and raw materials at the right time and place.
• You contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes.
• You conduct analyses and stay informed about supplier performance.
• You ensure optimal customer-supplier relationships.

Required Qualifications and Skills

As a Strategic Buyer at Ranpak B.V., based in Eygelshoven, you are expected to have a clear vision focused on growth and development within the procurement field. You should be able to support the Procurement Manager in elevating the procurement discipline and firmly establishing the Procurement Department. You possess organizational sensitivity, a good degree of persuasiveness, and the traits of a skilled procurement professional: strong negotiation skills, result-oriented, analytical, prioritization, connectivity, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to manage multiple areas simultaneously. Excellent communication skills are crucial, as is the ability to recognize and act on different interests, convincingly and swiftly adapting to various settings and interlocutors. You should have a good ear for listening and adaptability.

• You have completed a technical or commercial bachelor’s degree (HBO/WO)
• You have NEVI 1 and preferably also NEVI 2 certification
• You have at least 3 to 5 years of relevant procurement experience
• You have a proven track record in tactical and strategic procurement in a technical environment
• You take a proactive approach within a multifunctional team

Compensation and Benefits

As a Strategic Buyer at Ranpak B.V., located in Eygelshoven, you will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating and challenging environment, crucial for the further growth and professionalization of the organization. You can make a significant contribution to transforming Ranpak from a traditional packaging company into an innovative total solution provider. The company boasts an interesting international customer base and is involved in the supply chain of virtually every industry. At Ranpak, you can expect a pleasant and stimulating working environment where input and initiatives are valued for personal development. Your efforts and contributions are recognized and appreciated. Ranpak offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, reflecting the importance of your role in the organization.

• You will receive a salary between €6000.00 and €8400.00 (this includes vacation pay)
• You will receive excellent secondary benefits
• You will work in a stimulating and challenging environment
• You will have opportunities for personal and professional development
• You will work within an internationally operating company with a lot of freedom
• You will receive a home office arrangement, allowing for flexible working