Operational Buyer – Direct Level I | Verviers, Belgium | Temp Position
A pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Verviers is seeking an Operational Buyer – Direct Level I to ensure the timely procurement and qualification of quality-relevant indirect materials in alignment with the site’s Material Replenishment Plan in SAP ERP.
This position plays a critical role at the intersection of procurement, quality compliance, and supply chain operations, working closely with Quality, Warehouse, Accounts Payable, and global supply chain stakeholders. The role supports both operational purchasing activities and supplier/raw material qualification processes, ensuring continuous supply while maintaining compliance with ISO, GMP, and internal quality standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Administrative Studies or Supply Chain
· French (required) and Business Fluent English (Level 2)
· Experience working with SAP ERP in procurement and master data environments
· Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and purchase order processes
· Experience maintaining procurement master data (material master, PIR, source list)
· Ability to collaborate with Quality Compliance, Quality Control, and Warehouse teams
· Experience resolving invoice queries in cooperation with Accounts Payable
· Data analysis, timeline management, and problem-solving skills
· Experience updating quality modules in SAP (e.g., VSCI – Vendor Supply Chain Integrity)
· Procurement & Master Data Management
· Manage procurement of quality-relevant indirect materials for the Verviers site
· Maintain procurement master data in SAP ERP to enable reliable MRP calculations and efficient PO creation
· Ensure timely escalation of critical supply situations
· Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries
Quality & Supplier Qualification Support
· Update SAP ERP quality modules with supply chain mapping (VSCI)
· Manage supplier complaints in SAP ERP and directly with suppliers
· Participate in weekly calls with Quality Compliance and Quality Control
· On-time conversion of requisitions to purchase orders
· Number of stock-outs for indirect materials
· Bioscience Global Business Process Owner – Procurement
· Global Accounts Payable
· Site Quality Compliance, Quality Control, and Quality Operations
· Site Warehouse
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (extensions likely)
Financial Scope: €1M+ procurement responsibility