Interim Buyer
Would you like to gain purchasing experience at leading companies such as Sligro, Abbott, Scania and Grolsch? Would you like to discover which procurement role really suits you? And at the same time build up a substantial lead in the job market? As Interim Buyer you will get the opportunity to work in various organizations and quickly gain a lot of practical experience. At the same time you will be following our two-year Next Level program, accredited at hbo level, in which you will work on your professional and personal development. Are you up to the challenge?
Interim Purchaser through NextGen
As an Interim Purchaser, you will step in at companies that need your analytical skills and purchasing knowledge. Sometimes you lead a specific project, sometimes you temporarily replace a buyer or strengthen the procurement team. Whatever you do, you will ensure smarter, more efficient and more strategic purchasing.
Each assignment lasts an average of nine months and is tailored to your knowledge and ambitions. You will get to know different procurement roles and companies from the inside out. This helps you discover where your strengths lie and which direction you want to take with your career. Do you notice that you are ready for the next step? Then together we will look for a new challenge that will allow you to grow further.
What will you do?
- Leading procurement projects.
- Negotiate with suppliers and optimize contracts.
- Improve procurement processes and achieve cost savings.
- Temporarily support or replace buyers within companies.
Because of the variety of assignments and clients, you build up knowledge and experience at lightning speed. And that makes you grow faster than in a regular position.
Why work through NextGen?
At NextGen, it's all about growth. Not only in your work, but also as a professional and as a person. That is why with us you follow the Next Level program, in which you combine practical experience with targeted training and coaching.
In the first year, you'll embark on LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt training, where you'll learn directly how to optimize processes and lead improvement projects. You will also work on your personal and professional development: you will discover what drives you, how to work together more effectively and how to make an impact in your role.
In your second year, the focus is on leadership skills. You will learn how to get teams involved, manage change and make decisions in a dynamic environment. During intervisions, you'll work with other NextGen graduates on real-life challenges from your assignments.
Throughout the course, you will receive personal coaching from a Talent Coach, so that you grow not only in knowledge, but also in self-confidence and impact.
With NextGen, you not only work on challenging assignments, but also invest in yourself. Ready to take the next step?
What do you own?
- A completed college/university degree in logistics, supply chain management, (technical) business administration or operations management;
- You possess a healthy amount of curiosity;
- You don't shy away from a challenge;
- You are willing to travel up to one hour from your place of residence
- You largely recognize yourself in; proactive, persistent, results-oriented and analytical.
What do we offer you?
- A gross salary between €3,000 and €4,500 tailored to your level of expertise (based on 40 hours);
- 8.33% vacation pay;
- Good pension plan;
- An open-ended contract;
- 100% travel reimbursement at 23 cents per kilometer;
- Possible hotel accommodations;
- 25 vacation days (based on 40 hours);
- Personal and professional development through the Next Level program;
- Personal coaching from a Talent Coach;
- Certification ASQ LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt;
- Fun events, such as a Christmas drink and a summer event;
- Interesting master classes;
- A large network within Supply Chain & Operations.
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