You're on your way to an important supplier, a partner you've been working successfully with for years. Negotiations are on the agenda today. You have prepared the process down to the last detail: from a thoughtful tender to a competitive contract. During the conversation, you will notice that your thorough approach not only leads to a win-win situation, but also offers new opportunities for further cooperation. Satisfied, you drive back to the office, knowing that the real challenge only starts after the signature. How can your purchases contribute to a more efficient process, strong internal collaboration and a more sustainable future? You will be busy with these questions every day. You feel responsible for the bigger picture and get energy from the impact you make within the organization and beyond.
We are looking for an experienced Buyer who understands how purchasing contributes to the growth and continuity of our organization. You contribute strategically, work passionately on smart, sustainable solutions and include colleagues in your vision. In this role, you get a lot of space to make independent decisions and further develop yourself.
What are you going to do?
As a Buyer at Huhtamaki, you lead the entire purchasing process, from needs analysis to implementation. You are constantly looking for ways to make processes smarter and more sustainable. You play a key role in purchasing services and products, such as laundry, technology and facility facilities. In addition, you ensure efficient execution and monitoring of quality.
You take the initiative and, with your conviction, you know how to make people enthusiastic about improvements. Negotiating with suppliers, drawing up contracts and optimizing cooperation between departments are among your core tasks. You actively move through the organization, ask critical questions and ensure a connection between different stakeholders. Thanks to your structured approach, the process remains organized and efficient. In addition, you get plenty of space to make your innovative ideas — big or small — a success. Whether it's about cost savings, process optimization or sustainable initiatives, your creativity is appreciated.
Where will you work?
Huhtamaki Nederland BV, based in Franeker, is a leading manufacturer of sustainable molded fiber packaging. Since our founding in Leeuwarden in 1907, we have developed into a global specialist in transforming waste paper into functional and environmentally friendly products such as egg cartons, egg trays, cup carriers and protective packaging. With over 150 employees, we strive for quality, flexibility and innovation every day.
At the moment, we are looking for a Tactical/Strategic Buyer, as a colleague is leaving. The Purchasing Team also consists of an Operational Buyer and falls under the Supply Chain Department. Together, you are responsible for the Procurement of Huhtamaki Netherlands. You aim for optimal cooperation with the various departments and know better than anyone how important it is to properly advise them about suppliers. In this role, you are accountable to the Supply Chain Manager. You will join an organization with passionate and enthusiastic colleagues. Every day, you work together towards a sustainable future.
What do we ask of you?
• A completed MBO or HBO course, preferably in a relevant direction.
• Demonstrable experience as a Buyer and affinity with technology.
• You have strong communication skills, are looking for a connection and are persuasive.
• You work independently, take the initiative and enjoy optimizing processes.
What do you get from us?
• As a Buyer, you will be employed by us directly, we like to retain good people.
• Your salary - based on the weight of the job and your experience - is between €57,750 and €77,000 per year based on 40 hours per week, including vacation allowance of 8% and a 13th month.
• A nice bonus scheme of up to 5% of your annual salary (depending on individual and business performance).
• The space and freedom to keep developing yourself (courses/training courses) at an organization that is constantly innovating. At Huhtamaki Netherlands, we never stand still.
• A challenging and independent position with a lot of responsibility within an organization with a great future perspective and impact on a better environment.
• Collegiate and energetic colleagues who want to work with you to make the world a little more sustainable.
Does this position make your heart beat faster? Then don't wait too long to apply and grab this job before someone else takes off.
At Huhtamaki, we only work with permanent, carefully chosen HR partners. Please check our acquisition policy for more information.
At Huhtamaki, our application process takes approximately four weeks and consists of several steps that we are happy to explain below. Each step is designed to discover whether you're a good fit for Huhtamaki and whether Huhtamaki is a good fit for you. We believe it is important to get to know each other well so that we can make the best choice together.
The first step in applying to us is to fill out the application form. This form helps us learn more about you and understand why you're interested in a career with Huhtamaki. Please take the time to answer all questions as fully as possible.
Congratulations on taking the first step! Now it's time for our first conversation. During this conversation, we would like to learn more about you and give you the opportunity to discover more about Huhtamaki. We'll talk about your experiences, skills, and what motivates you. This is a chance for us to see if we're a good match. Get ready for an open and friendly conversation.
Great that you took the first step and had the first conversation! Now it's time for a follow-up interview. During this conversation, we want to delve deeper into your background, experiences and how you would fit into Huhtamaki. We'll also share more about our organization and culture, so you can get a better idea of who we are and what we do. This conversation is a further exploration to see if there is a good match between you and Huhtamaki.
Congratulations! If you've reached this step, it means we're excited to work with you. During this phase, we will make you an official offer to join the Huhtamaki team.
This includes details about your job, terms of employment, and other important information. We hope you're as excited as we are to get on board! We look forward to working together and building a successful future at Huhtamaki.
Congratulations, you've been hired at Huhtamaki! We're excited to officially welcome you to our team. This last step marks the start of an exciting journey together.
We will make sure that you are well trained and that you quickly feel at home. Welcome aboard and good luck in your new role!
