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Assistant Buyer · Sola · Zeist

4-5 days per week · Zeist (soon Amersfoort)

Who are we

Sola is a family business, founded in 1922. In over 100 years, we have grown into a leading player in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on innovation and quality. We supply cutlery and kitchenware worldwide and are proud of the long-standing relationships we have built with our customers and partners. We believe in sustainable growth, but above all, we want to remain personal. At Sola, we work with an enthusiastic and enterprising team that sees opportunities and is always willing to roll up its sleeves. Together, we continue to build Sola and prepare our company for the next 100 years.

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to work 4-5 days per week at our location in Zeist (soon Amersfoort).

Are you good at organizing, do you like structure, and do you enjoy making sure everything is in order behind the scenes? Then we have a great place for you within our Buying team.

As an Assistant Buyer, you will be an important administrative and organizational link within the Buying, Quality & Sustainability department. You will support the Buyers and the Team Lead in the daily execution of the purchasing process. You will ensure that item data, orders, documents, and other information are processed correctly and on time.

You do not need to be an expert in purchasing yet. We are mainly looking for someone who works accurately, picks up new things quickly, and enjoys making sure things are properly organized. For example, do you have experience as an administrative assistant, sales support, or in a logistics support role? Then this position could be a great next step for you.

What will you do?

You will work independently within clear guidelines and keep track of what needs to be done. You can easily switch between different tasks, keep track of actions, and ensure that colleagues have the right information. Your responsibilities include:

  • Entering and updating item data and product specifications in Business Central.
  • Entering and placing purchase orders after approval by the Buyer.
  • Processing inventory changes and purchase receipts.
  • Processing purchase invoices.
  • Creating assembly orders and arranging stock transfers.
  • Requesting, registering, and tracking quality reports and technical documentation.
  • Updating and coordinating delivery times with Logistics and Sales.
  • Creating and maintaining technical files.
  • Following up on outstanding actions, notifications, and correspondence.
  • Answering questions from colleagues and ensuring they quickly have the right information.
  • Supporting the Buyers and Team Lead with operational and administrative tasks.
  • Preparing new requests and tenders.
  • Identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement and discussing them with your manager.

 

In short: you ensure that the administrative foundation of Buying is in order. You keep an overview, work carefully, and make sure that colleagues can rely on you.

 

What do you bring?

You do not need to be an experienced buyer. We are looking for someone who learns quickly, takes responsibility, and likes to make sure things are properly organized. Perhaps you currently work as an administrative assistant, in sales support, or in a logistics support role and are ready for the next step. Experience in purchasing or logistics is a plus, but certainly not a must.

Furthermore, you bring:

  • A vocational education level, preferably in Administration or Purchasing.
  • Ideally, you have some experience in an administrative or support role.
  • You pick up new systems and tasks quickly. Experience with Business Central or a similar ERP system is a plus.
  • You work accurately and systematically and have an eye for detail. You consider it a matter of course that your work is correct.
  • You do not wait around if something is incorrect, missing, or overlooked, but take action and coordinate where necessary.
  • You are service-oriented and enjoy working with colleagues.
  • You are independent, but also know when it is important to consult with others.
  • You have a good knowledge of MS Office, including Excel.
  • You can express yourself well in Dutch and English, both orally and in writing.
  • You are available 4-5 days per week.

 

What do we offer?

  • At Sola, you will get a position where you learn a lot, take on responsibility, and are truly part of the Buying team. You can count on:
  • A varied position within an international and enterprising family business.
  • An important role in the daily purchasing process.
  • A good onboarding process: you do not need to know everything already, as long as you are curious and pick up new things quickly.
  • Plenty of room to develop yourself further and learn new tasks and systems.
  • A close-knit team with short lines of communication and an informal working atmosphere.
  • A market-competitive salary, appropriate to your experience.
  • Good secondary employment conditions.
  • The possibility of working hybrid by agreement.
  • Room for your own initiative and for suggesting improvements.

 

Applying

Does this position sound interesting to you, and do you recognize yourself in the profile? We would love to meet you. Send your CV and a short motivation to hr@sola-cutlery.com.

Are you unsure because you do not yet have all the experience we are asking for? Please apply anyway. We consider it more important that you work accurately, learn quickly, and like to take responsibility than that you already know everything.

Do you have a question about the position first? Then contact our HR department via the email address above.

-Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated-