Associate Buyer
Via agency · Randstad Hungary
Supply and logistics managerFull-timeBudapest
We are looking for an Associate Buyer to join our partner's growing team. In this role, you will work closely with buying directors and external vendors, playing a vital part in product development, commodity analysis, and supplier coordination. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for retail operations, we would love to receive your application!
Tasks
- First Point of Contact for Suppliers: Acting as the primary liaison between external vendors and internal departments, ensuring smooth coordination and strong relationship management.
- Project Handover & Execution: Managing project workflows from initial supplier contact through to passing fully scoped projects on to the specialist team.
- Data Management & Excel Tracking: Utilizing Excel and specialized tracking spreadsheets to generate reports, track progress, maintain documentation, and uphold files.
- Product Lifecycle Support: Supporting leadership in overseeing the product lifecycle for assigned sub-categories and managing supplier product samples.
- Commodity & Market Analysis: Understanding commodity markets and providing actionable recommendations to leadership based on market research.
- Continuous Improvement: Assisting with team onboarding/training and offering suggestions to improve operational and administrative procedures.
Conditions & benefits
Grow without limitsJoin a professional team that actually invests in your futureHome Office opportunityHybrid flexibility for a schedule that works for youGood food, good moodStay energized with daily fresh fruit, veggies, and healthy office bites
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 year of procurement, buyer or purchasing or supply chain experience is considered a strong advantage.
- Highly Organized & Meticulous: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain structured documentation and multitask efficiently.
- Proactive Mindset: Self-driven approach to anticipating needs, managing challenges, and driving continuous improvement.
- Commercial Curiosity: A genuine interest in retail operations, market trends, products, and commercial efficiency.
- Sound Judgment: Good discretion and decision-making capability regarding process applications and operational workflows.
- Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build positive relationships across cross-functional teams and external suppliers. Fluent English skills.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel as well as general proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.