Job Description (Beta Version)
About the Role:
As a Buyer, you will play a critical role in the supply chain by assisting with basic procurement tasks and supporting the team to ensure smooth operations. This entry-level position will expose you to the fundamental elements of procurement processes, providing a solid foundation for your career in supply chain management.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in preparing basic purchase orders and requisitions.
• Support inventory checks to ensure reliable supply levels.
• Conduct preliminary supplier research and maintain supplier information.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure accurate shipment and receipt of goods.
• Help resolve routine procurement issues under supervision.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation.
• Support the execution of procurement transactions as directed.
• Contribute to the preparation of procurement-related reports.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order statuses.
• Assist in the evaluation of supplier performance data.
Skills:
• Basic Procurement Principles: Understanding basic procurement processes and terms.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization: Efficient in managing documents and procurement records.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in tasks and documentation.
• Problem-Solving: Basic ability to identify and address procurement issues.
• Time Management: Effective in managing time and meeting deadlines.
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software solutions, and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology. Wolters Kluwer reported 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To ensure we continue to drive innovation that enables us to develop products and services to best serve our customers, we cultivate a workplace culture rooted in mutual respect, bringing forward insights from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are also committed to complying with laws requiring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, and we do not tolerate discrimination on any of these bases.
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