Our partner, a global industrial company and energy management leader, is looking for an Operational Buyer (English & German-speaking) to join its Budapest-based Business Service Center. The role is responsible for ensuring smooth material flow from suppliers to production and distribution, maintaining material availability, and supporting inventory accuracy in a manufacturing environment.
You will be part of a diverse, international team, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to secure on-time deliveries, manage purchase orders, and support efficient, data-driven supply chain operations.
If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we look forward to your application.
If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we look forward to your application.
Main responsibilities:
- Ensure continuous material supply from suppliers to warehouses and production
- Manage purchase orders (confirmations, delays, changes, cancellations)
- Maintain daily communication with suppliers
- Monitor deliveries and ensure on-time supply performance
- Keep SAP purchasing and inventory data up to date
- Handle supply issues and material shortages, escalate when needed
- Communicate risks and changes to internal teams (planning, customer service, logistics)
- Support invoice, stock, and warehouse discrepancy resolution
- Track key KPIs (OTD, backlog, delays) and take corrective actions
Required skills:
- 2+ years of work experience in procurement / purchasing / buyer roles
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is strongly preferred
- University degree
- Advanced English skills and confident use of German
Advantages:
- Knowledge of SAP MM is highly appreciated
What our partner can offer to you:
Employee Benefits & Perks
- Wide range of benefits including hybrid work model (40% home office / month), annual bonus, cafeteria, private medical insurance, and life insurance
- Additional perks such as eyewear reimbursement, AYCM sport card partnership, and internal reward system
Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance
- Comprehensive employee wellbeing support programs
- Family-friendly workplace culture supporting work-life balance
- Dedicated spaces for comfort and focus (family room, prayer room, stretching room, chill room)
- Regular company yoga sessions to support physical and mental wellbeing
- Dog-friendly office environment
Career Development
- Strong focus on talent management and career growth
- Continuous learning opportunities, internal mobility, and peer coaching
Culture & Community
- Socially responsible company committed to positive impact
- Employee Appreciation Day to recognize contributions and achievements