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Supply Chain Assistant

In the dynamic world of high-tech mechanical engineering, you ensure that the procurement process runs smoothly. You serve as the right-hand person to our experienced buyers and act as the essential link between suppliers, logistics, and production. You work in a process-oriented manner, have an eye for technology, and thrive on a tightly organized administrative system.

The focus is on execution, monitoring processes, and providing support.

You not only monitor the processes, but you also dive into the subjects so that you fully understand what is being ordered for the machines that IMS develops and manufactures.

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Almelo

2,700 - 4,300

Mbo

1 year+

What you'll be doing

You process order confirmations and monitor delivery times (expediting) to ensure our production never stops. You also request quotes for parts, custom-made parts, and services, compare them, and enter orders into our ERP system.

With your knowledge and interest in technology, you can read specifications and drawings and translate them into the correct parts to order.

You will serve as a point of contact for questions about orders and support the logistics department as needed. In addition to your core business tasks, you are also willing to provide support to other departments.

You bring

Completed MBO education (e.g., in Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, or (Technical) Business Administration)
Interest in production and manufacturing techniques such as machining, assembly, and electrical work
Experience with ERP systems and extensive expertise in Excel (for data analysis and reports)
Proficiency in spoken and written Dutch and basic knowledge of English
Experience in negotiating with suppliers
A structured approach to work and a process-oriented mindset, with a desire to support the team in reaching higher standards

We offer

Competitive salary of € 2,700 – € 4,300 gross per month (depending on your knowledge and experience), based on full-time employment
20 – 28-hour working week, allowing you to maintain a perfect work-life balance
27 vacation days and 13 ADV days with a full-time employment
Opportunity to follow training courses and classes related to the position
Opportunity to work flexibly, including one day a week from home
IMS in motion: sports outings, social events, and affordable company fitness
Modern company canteen offering fresh products daily
Once you are a permanent employee, you are eligible for a company lease bike

In short, an environment where you can get the most out of yourself and your career.

Your position in the organization

Your workplace is located at our Procurement department. You work closely with our purchasers and the internal customers. The hierarchical manager is the Operations Director.

If the initial interviews go well for both sides, we recommend that you shadow a colleague for a day so you can get a good sense of both the role and your immediate coworkers.