Position Purpose
The Procurement & Logistics Officer is responsible for (inter)national purchasing, procurement, and logistics activities. This role is crucial for VRR to ensure cost- and process efficient purchases. The person will work directly with suppliers for both direct- and indirect material or services. Together with the Procurement & Logistics team, there is the full responsibility for suppliers, purchases, ingoing logistics of materials and outgoing logistics of products.
Key Responsibilities
· Creates and oversees purchase orders, making sure they are accurate and follow the rules.
· Handles purchasing and negotiates prices with approved suppliers for goods and services.
· Responsible for direct and indirect material suppliers.
· Monitors inventory levels and restocks as needed to avoid shortages or excess.
· Handles end-to-end logistics for both importing of materials and exporting of end-products (including administration) and communicates with external parties like customers, assembly teams, and suppliers.
· Responsible for finding (inter)national suppliers, evaluating, selecting suppliers with the support of the Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer.
· Tracks spending on project purchases to stay within budget limits.
· Ensures procurement practices follow all applicable laws and organizational policies.
· Coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, Finance and Sales to ensure timely procurement, material availability and successful execution of production and customer orders.
· Assists in preparing supplier (pre)evaluations and agreements with the Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer.
· Streamlines processes between suppliers and the organization for quicker delivery.
· Keeps both internal and customer price lists for spare parts up to date (when applicable).
· Support reporting activities related to procurement, logistics, ensuring data accuracy of cost and order management and timely submission.
Required Qualifications
Education
Experience
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Skills & Competencies
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