Buyer

Are you ready to take a key role in driving cost-effective, timely purchasing processes within the dynamic wind energy industry? As a Buyer, you will act as a crucial link between global supply networks and internal engineering teams to secure high-value contracts and optimize strategic supply chain performance. In this position, you manage the end-to-end procurement and sourcing journey. From analyzing detailed technical specifications to leading tenders and complex negotiations, you ensure that every product and service aligns with strategic demands, cost targets, and strict compliance standards.

Working closely with cross-functional project teams and key operational stakeholders, you help shape and implement global commodity strategies for assigned portfolios. Your key activities include managing end-to-end sourcing processes, including demand analysis, tendering, negotiations, contracting, and supplier awards; processing purchase requisitions efficiently while adding necessary technical and commercial information; implementing regional and global commodity strategies to support the overall sourcing roadmap; identifying and evaluating regional and global suppliers for sub-commodities, semi-finished products, and service portfolios across business units; collaborating with cross-functional project teams and technical owners to discuss and analyze complex technical specifications; building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners to sustain an effective procurement network; and supporting strategic sourcing through audits, market research, price analysis, problem resolution, and supplier visit preparation.

Functie-eisen: qualification in procurement management, logistics, supply chain, or a related field; proven professional experience in a similar procurement position within an international, industrial environment; demonstrated knowledge of materials, components, and equipment specific to the wind energy sector; fluency in English and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office suite; and strong analytical skills with a decisive approach to negotiations and supplier relationship management.

Competenties: strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and sustain lasting relationships with stakeholders; acting proactively and result-driven when solving complex supply chain challenges; strong listening and communication skills; highly structured work with attention to detail; and a keen awareness of sustainability challenges and regulatory compliance requirements.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden: a competitive gross monthly salary up to €5,700 based on a 40-hour work week; a contract for the duration of the assignment, for now 9 months; an individual choice budget (IKB) of 8.76% of your salary; 25 vacation days per year with the option to use 5 days within the IKB budget; 8.33% holiday allowance; excellent travel allowance (100% public transport coverage or €0.23 per kilometer); flexible public holidays; opportunities for hybrid working and flexible home office arrangements; excellent pension scheme; additional allowances for use of own internet and/or phone; dedicated training budget, personal coaching, and unlimited access to the Randstad Academy featuring over 3,000 courses and training sessions; regular networking events, knowledge sessions, and an annual community festival; and personal guidance with a dedicated HR contact person.

Bedrijfsinformatie: Via Randstad Professional, you will work at an international industry leader operating at the forefront of the wind energy sector, where technical innovation and sustainability are central to daily operations. You will enter a professional environment where you collaborate closely with the Head of Procurement, project teams, operational units, and support functions. Working through Randstad Professional means joining a community of high-level experts.

We do not only offer challenging assignments at top-tier organizations, but also actively support your personal and career development. With dedicated coaching, a wide array of training courses through our academy, and a personal HR contact person, we ensure you can maximize your impact in your field of expertise.

Inclusiviteit en diversiteit: Uiteraard staat deze vacature open voor iedereen die zich hierin herkent. We geloven dat diverse teams van belang zijn voor ons als lerende organisatie, die voorop wil blijven lopen in de wereld van werk. Want juist verschillen tussen mensen zorgen voor groei. Van collega's, klanten, kandidaten en daarmee van Randstad Professional. Heb jij een uniek talent? We ontmoeten je graag.