Operational Purchaser

About the role

B&S International, part of the King of Reach group, distributes food and beverage products from duty-free channels to government sites and remote retail locations. As an Operational Purchaser you will be responsible for your own product category, ensuring that products stay continuously available without unnecessary stock. The position is based in Dordrecht and is full time.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels daily and place orders in the right quantities, taking product shelf life and sales fluctuations into account
• Track stock levels and expiry dates of previously ordered products to avoid stock-outs
• Keep Purchase Managers, Stock Control Managers, Logistics and Sales informed in a timely way
• Work with the Finance department on invoices and payments
• Contact suppliers on ongoing orders, product availability and product developments
• Process orders for your product range and keep administrative records up to date

Required profile

• Vocational qualification in a commercial or administrative field
• Available to work 32-40 hours per week
• Good command of spoken and written English; Dutch is an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build good supplier relationships
• Structured, accurate and analytical, with good planning and organisational skills

What we offer

• A salary in line with experience, plus a fixed Christmas gratuity and a performance-dependent bonus
• 25 vacation days, with the option to buy more
• Travel allowance of up to 75 km for single trips when working from the office, or a remote-work allowance
• Pension scheme where two-thirds of the costs are paid by the employer
• Training courses and a non-binding mental health coaching programme
• Group insurance and free use of the company gym