Ref: MF46273

Purchase Officer

Sector Procurement/Buying
Type Full-time, Temp/Contract/Project
Location Netherlands - Amsterdam
Salary (Annual) €3,400 - 4,300 / Month
An international wholesaler specialising in East Asian food is currently recruiting a Purchase Officer to work in their Amsterdam office.
In this role you will be responsible for everything from purchasing marketable products (e.g. seafood), to product development with the Manager.
MF46273

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WORK TYPE: Hybrid working available (Wednesday at home after training)
VISA SUPPORT: May be considered depending on experience.
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TYPE: Full-time, Initially 1 year contract (with potential for extension)
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:30, Monday to Friday
SALARY: Up to €3,400-€3,600/month + variable bonus (0-3 months)
*Up to €3,900-€4,300/month for experienced candidates + variable bonus (0-3 months)
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Amstelveen, The Netherlands

Purchase Officer Main Responsibilities:
• Supporting for the preparation of sales plans by obtaining and providing information on the origin and market conditions of the products handled without delay
• Preparing purchasing plans
• Arrangement of new POs, preparation of incoming stock
• Negotiating as necessary to obtain purchasing conditions
• Supporting the development of new products
• Checking measures to prevent recurrence in the event of a complaint
• Checking that the products handled comply with EU regulations and responding to them
• Coordination with suppliers at the time of importation
• Updating and managing specification sheets
• Sharing of information and knowledge on products handled
• Conducting market research, analysing products, and proposing new products
• Implementing product category management
• Regular business trips to Asia of at least 7 days to visit suppliers

Purchase Officer Ideal Candidate:
• At least three years' experience in sales, purchasing, or procurement in a relevant industry is essential
• Business level of fluency in English is required, Japanese language skills would be highly appreciated
• Experience in the cycle from purchasing to sales would be advantageous
• Good communication skills
• PC skills (Microsoft office)

*Visa support may be considered depending on experience.
Updated: 44 days ago
Ref: MF46273