Job Description

THE POSITIONAs part of the Procurement Hub, the Operational Buyer supports the efficient execution of transactional purchasing activities that have been transitioned from site SCM teams. This role ensures timely processing of purchase orders, accurate supplier communications, and compliance with company policies and service level expectations. The Operational Buyer plays a critical role in supporting the Procurement Hub’s mission of improving operational efficiency, enabling standardization, and reducing transactional workload from local site procurement teams.The role may be flexibly deployed to support multiple categories and regions and may also take on compliance-related responsibilities where needed.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTransactional Purchasing Execution• Create and process purchase orders based on MRP triggers or approved requisitions.• Perform PO amendments (e.g., quantity, delivery dates) in alignment with SLA timelines.• Confirm order status with suppliers and ensure timely acknowledgments.• Follow up on outstanding orders, coordinate reschedules or escalations as needed.• Maintain accurate and updated open order books for assigned categories/sites.Supplier Communication & Support• Act as the first point of contact for suppliers regarding routine orders, acknowledgments, delivery reminders, and general documentation.• Escalate any delivery delays or deviations to relevant site buyers.• Support documentation needs related to order confirmation, shipping documents, and routine issue resolution.System & Data Maintenance• Maintain supplier master data, pricing records, lead times, and item info in the ERP system.• Ensure all transactions are recorded in compliance with procurement policies and audit standards.• Generate operational reports (e.g., PO status, delivery performance) to support KPI tracking for the hub.Compliance & Governance• Support supplier compliance efforts by tracking declarations (e.g., CBAM, RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals) and ensuring timely archiving.• Ensure procurement activities meet company policy, customer-specific requirements, and regulatory guidelines.• Follow defined hub workflows, SOPs, and service level agreements to ensure standardized and high-quality service delivery.Collaboration & Process Improvement• Collaborate with site SCM teams, hub colleagues, and the Procurement Hub Manager to continuously improve efficiency and service.• Participate in process optimization, system testing, and automation-related initiatives when required.• Contribute to the development of knowledge bases, SOP documentation, and training material for consistent execution.