NPR Buyer

Helmond
, 
Netherlands
24 June 2022

About us

The European Operations division of Dorel Juvenile consists of 6 departments: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehouse & Distribution, Procurement, Supplier Quality and Customer Services. The Procurement department is responsible for Products Related (PR) purchases as well as Non-Product Related (NPR) purchases. The department consists of 16 team members, based in Helmond-NL (6), Cholet-FR (6) and Porto-PT (4).

 

An opportunity has come up in our Procurement department for a Buyer NPR (m/f, fulltime 40 hrs/wk) based at our EU headquarters in Helmond, NL. This is an exciting chance for a procurement talent who's looking for a growing NPR challenging environment mainly in ICT and Marketing. You do this in collaboration with your team and the business. The total European NPR spend is €38M. This role reports to the Procurement Manager, also based in Helmond. 

 

Do you want to build NPR buying experience (ICT, Marketing, HR and Facility)? Do you strive for Best Value for Money with your buying expertise, market knowledge and creative negotiating? And you are not afraid to challenge budget owners and suppliers? Then we can’t wait to hear from you!

 

Please note that this vacancy is for a locally hired position. As such, we have a strong preference for candidates already based in the Netherlands. In any case, candidates must have current legal authorization to work in the Netherlands. Dorel will not attempt to obtain immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants.

Your mission

As a  NPR Buyer you are responsible for the translation of our business needs to optimal purchased services and goods. In close relation with your internal customer you source, select and contract suppliers in a wide portfolio. For assigned NPR categories you explore savings opportunities and manage risks. Your buying expertise is recognized and enables you to take the lead in projects from a Procurement perspective. With your flexible mindset you are willing and eager to adapt your scope and deliver support in a changing environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Supplier relation & performance management for NPR suppliers (g. ICT, Marketing, HR and Facility).
  • Negotiate and maintain contracts, prices, delivery terms, and other relevant conditions.
  • You initiate and analyse RFP/RFI/RFQ’s for European NPR projects.
  • Execution of tenders, benchmarks and negotiations in line with the strategic category plans.
  • Manage Procurement tools like contract management system, N2P tool, ERP.
  • Reporting on KPI’s and added value.
  • To contribute to the department’s operation you support in administrative tasks and initiate process optimizations.

Your profile

  • Higher (HBO) or Academic education.
  • Minimum 3-5 year experience in Non Product Related purchasing, preferably in an international environment for ICT, Marketing, HR, Facility.
  • Fluency in both Dutch and English is a must.
  • Analysis and problem solving competency.
  • Experience with Business Intelligence tools.
  • You’re a “selfstarter”, able to function independently.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Affinity with marketing systems and tools.

 

What do we offer you?

 

A varied and challenging job in an exciting industry. There is an open atmosphere within the company. Enjoying your work is the basis of good results. We put the internal customer first and feel responsible for the work we perform. Additionally, we offer hybrid working and you will work in a team where collaboration is taken seriously and there is room for your own input and to develop your role.

Are you ready to grow with us?

We are proud to work with 2700 highly driven professionals in more than 30 locations. All of our talented employees share the same mission: to Care for Precious Life. We help families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products with the highest safety and comfort standards.

 

Our frontrunner mentality matches our position as a global market leader. Being first means we forge our own path, we explore new ways to enhance our brands. We are continuously reinforcing our leading position and believe that team spirit, personal drive, and accountability can make a real difference in achieving sustainable growth. A vital element of our daily operations is the strong connection we maintain with our consumers. We engage with them wherever they are, so they will always benefit from our products and services, even in ways they did not expect.

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