Operational Buyer - Indirect Materials

Job Advertisement: Operational Buyer – Indirect Materials

Position: Operational Buyer
Location: Lanheses/Viana do Castelo or Porto
 

About Us: ENERCON is a leading global provider of renewable energy solutions. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives our success, and we are looking for a dedicated Operational Buyer to join our procurement team. If you excel in optimizing procurement processes and are passionate about contributing to a greener future, we encourage you to apply.

Your Tasks:

• Process Purchase Requisitions for products and services (SAP/SRM), drive RFQs, and award orders in compliance with ENERCON procurement guidelines;
• Monitor and follow up on open orders, ensure suppliers' order confirmations, and on-time deliveries;
• Manage PO changes in close collaboration with suppliers and internal customers;
• Handle the Invoice workflow, verify procurement invoice gaps, and ensure proper processing in SAP;
• Support the search, screening, selection, and performance evaluation of suppliers;
• Drive timely action and communication with both internal customers and suppliers;
• Contribute to optimizing processes and implementing efficiencies.

How You Will Succeed:

• Engage in an intensive onboarding process related to the position;
• Achieve expert user level of SAP;
• Apply excellent communication skills in multi-cultural environments with a proactive attitude, able to interact with different peers;
• Act as a team player with an analytical mindset and a structured way of working.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum Bachelor in Engineering or Management;
• Minimum 6 months experience in similar role;
• Good Knowledge in Microsoft Office, SAP and Ariba as a plus; 
• Proficiency in English, preferably with good skills in Portuguese and/or German.

You Get:

• Hybrid work system;
• Extra day's vacation;
• Network of partners with discounts for employees;
• Possibility to grow professionally and have international career.