Operational Project Buyer, Woensdrecht

How You Keep The Engine Running With Us As an Operational Buyer, you will join the Order Control team, consisting of 8 colleagues working in a decentralized setup across the site. In this role, you play a key part in ensuring that materials and services are available on time, at the right quality, and under the most favorable commercial conditions to support daily operations.

Your Responsibilities Include

Managing procurement activities and securing materials under optimal conditions

Planning and outsourcing components for testing, repair, and overhaul

Maintaining inventory levels and accurate supplier administration

Managing RFQ processes and selecting appropriate suppliers

Monitoring supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality, and cost

Handling RMAs, restocking processes, and resolving non-conformities

Ensuring proper quality controls both internally and externally

Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

How You Are Valuable To Us We are looking for a professional with an MBO+/HBO level of thinking and working, who brings a structured and accurate approach. You are collaborative, flexible, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility. Your commercial awareness and negotiation skills enable you to achieve the best possible results, while your problem‑solving mindset helps you deal effectively with operational challenges.

In Addition, You Bring

Experience or affinity with purchasing and tendering processes (NEVI Mil basics is a plus)

Proficiency in MS Office

Fluency in written and spoken English

Knowledge of quality systems (a plus)

Interest in technical documentation such as drawings and manuals (a plus)

Familiarity with Envision (a plus)

Knowledge of or affinity with Lean and Six Sigma (a plus)

A reference check is part of our recruitment process.

Please note that this position is carried out in a two‑shift schedule, alternating between day and evening shifts.

Where you will be working A company with over a hundred years of experience, innovation, knowledge and expertise coursing through our veins. Our cross‑departmental approach and tailor‑made solutions are making their mark on the future of aerospace innovation. With our welcoming and friendly culture, we are more than just colleagues. We are a team of friends committed to both fun and development in the workplace. This enthusiasm and ongoing performance development ensures that our employees commit to Fokker Services Group for the long‑term.

We are pioneers and we are dauntless. It's no coincidence that we're a global player in the field of aircraft maintenance and advancement. Together with our keen and initiative‑taking colleagues, we work on the most innovative and advanced solutions aiming at creating a more sustainable and optimal aerospace sector. We continue to push the boundaries of possibility. And that's how we make sure we keep aircraft where they belong: in the air!

What We Offer

A space within a team of talented specialists who are eager to share their knowledge and experience, but also want to learn from you

An inspiring work environment within an international and innovative organization

Flexibility in your work, allowing you to maintain a good work–life balance

An engaged and active staff association that regularly organizes fun activities outside of work

Enjoyable team events where work and fun go hand in hand

A team of talented specialists who are happy to share their knowledge and are also open to learning from you

Room for professional and personal growth, with plenty of autonomy and responsibility

Career opportunities within our organization and the wider Fokker Services Group

A culture in which your initiative and eye for detail make the difference, and where you can truly impact customer satisfaction and results

An organization that embraces diversity and inclusion: we value a workforce with different backgrounds, beliefs and experiences, so that everyone feels welcome and can use their talents

Benefits The CLA (CAO) Meta-electro applies.

A competitive salary

When working fulltime (40 hours), you have 27-29 holiday days and 13 ADV leave days per year

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