Senior Operational Buyer

Vanderlande

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4+ years operational buyer experience
Jd edwards e1 erp system proficiency
Strong negotiation and procurement skills
Vanderlande is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer to manage procurement and supplier relationships for material handling systems across North America. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in operational purchasing, supplier management, and strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • The Senior Operational Buyer is responsible for securing material availability for factories and customer projects across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
  • This role requires actively managing supplier relationships, driving escalations, and coaching suppliers to increase their maturity levels.
  • Candidates must have strong organizational skills to oversee engineer-to-order specifications and ensure orders meet Equipment Delivery Program deadlines.

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Vanderlande is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer to manage procurement and supplier relationships for material handling systems across North America. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in operational purchasing, supplier management, and strong communication skills.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years operational buyer experience
  • JD Edwards E1 ERP system proficiency
  • Strong negotiation and procurement skills
  • Ability to manage short-term material availability
  • Experience with engineering drawings

Nice-to-have

  • Technical or mechanical training background
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Coach and train lower level buyers
  • Hands-on take charge mentality
  • Flexible adaptability to different situations

Key Requirements

  • BS/BA degree required
  • 4+ years as an Operational Buyer
  • Experience entering and expediting purchase orders
  • Good computer skills in MS Office
  • Up to 5% travel required

Work Rights

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