Operational Buyer (f/m/d)

About the Position

Operational Buyer (f/m/d)

You ensure smooth and reliable procurement processes and work closely with internal teams and suppliers. At Axpo, you bring your strengths into a diverse, respectful and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions for completeness, accuracy, budget compliance and adherence to procurement policies.
• Create, release and track purchase orders in the ERP system, ensuring correct details on items, prices, deliveries and cost allocations.
• Coordinate order confirmations, delivery dates and changes, following up with suppliers and internal requesters.
• Support procurement activities by obtaining and comparing quotes and preparing purchasing recommendations.
• Resolve operational procurement issues such as delivery delays, quantity or price discrepancies, invoice mismatches and missing documents.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, authorizations and procurement controls, and help improve processes and data quality.

Requirements

• You have several years of experience in operational purchasing, procurement or a related supply chain function.
• You are familiar with procure-to-pay processes and have hands-on experience handling purchase orders and supplier communication through an ERP or procurement system – SAP experience is a plus.
• You hold or are close to completing a degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, economics or a related field.
• You are confident using MS Office, especially Excel.
• You have very good German skills and good English skills.
• You bring a structured, careful way of working, an analytical mindset and strong attention to detail, combined with good communication and team skills.

About the Team

You will join the team around the Head of Procurement Shared Service Center at Axpo Cluj. We value diversity, open exchange and supporting one another in our day-to-day work.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Axpo's ambition is to provide society with a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. Axpo is the largest Swiss producer of renewable energy and an international pioneer in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. More than 7,500 employees combine experience and know-how with a passion for innovation and the joint search for ever better solutions. Axpo relies on innovative technologies to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers in over 30 countries in Europe, North America and Asia.

Founded in 1908, Axpo is committed to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background.

Location: Cluj-Napoca, RO

Remote status: Hybrid