The Opportunity:

We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years.

Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals – we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries.

Thanks to our global infrastructure, our team’s contributions reach many parts of the world and have a profound and positive impact on people’s lives.

If you want to help us solve the world’s most complex challenges and join an inclusive community that supports your career development – you belong here, with us.

Apply now and help us forge new paths to create a better world.

Position Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer- Bioprocessing to join our team in Hillegom .

Are you looking for a new professional experience in a fast-paced environment? Looking for a job in which no day is the same? Then this job might be perfect for you!

This is a hybrid role in which there is an option to work 1-2 days from home.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

You support daily management of vendors including PO creation, confirmations and updates, adjusts delivery dates, provides feedback to buyers regarding inventory position and runs reporting to populate vendor scorecards and helps facilitate monthly metric reviews.

You utilize the daily purchasing workbench to perform performs ERP system updates for master data fields in conjunction with AFH master data policy, issue RMA’s, coordinate communication on discontinuation of raw materials.

You manage indirect vendors including vendor managed inventory for consumables

You follow standard workflow established for the role and provides recommendations for improvements

You work on the Continues Improvement projects

Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent

1-3 years of experience as a Buyer.

Good skills with software’s s.a. MS Office, experience with Epicor is an asset.

Good communication skills in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.

Accurate, teamplayer, flexible.

Stress-resistant, pro-active, solution-oriented.

Further Information:

Benefits will depend on the Country of employment, our Talent Partners will clarify full details

You get 25 holidays + 6 ATV days based upon fulltime (40-hr) contract

You get the opportunity to work in an international organization at a small, cosy working location.

You work in a growing environment and get the opportunity to contribute to this growth.

You receive a 1-year contract, which will be extended after a positive evaluation.

Next to a competitive salary, you receive attractive benefits s.a. pension scheme, 13th month and bonus.

Avantor Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The collective talents and perspectives of our associates drive the good we create in the world – and why we are focused on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Ensuring every associate is empowered to grow, succeed and shape our evolving culture.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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