Senior Buyer operational (m/w/d)
Core
Senior Buyer responsible for operational procurement, demand planning, and supply chain execution for materials and products.
Role type
Senior operational buyer (supply chain)
Builds
Material and product availability for FMCG operations
Domain
FMCG / Food & Beverage / Supply Chain
Required skills
demand planning, inventory management, order tracking, supplier relationship management, process optimization, ERP system usage, escalation management, quality coordination
Preferred skills
stock optimization, forecasting, KPI-based supplier management, digitalization, AI in procurement
Technologies
ERP systems, planning systems
Responsibilities
Determine requirements and place operational orders for assigned materials and products; ensure product availability while monitoring inventory levels and lead times; track open orders and delivery schedules; analyze procurement processes to identify improvement opportunities; manage escalation during critical supply situations; coordinate complaint management with suppliers and quality assurance; maintain supplier relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC