Global Vendor Planner
Employer · GRUNDFOS
Buyer
Production clerkStock clerkFlexibleFull-timeSzékesfehérvár
As our new Global Vendor Planner, you will be executing cross-plant supply and inventory planning across our network, managing daily procurement routines, coordinating with suppliers, and driving continuous improvements that keep our production lines running without interruption.
Tasks
- Manage daily procurement activities including ordering materials for production, tracking deliveries, and reconciling invoices in SAP
- Act as the key operational link between production plants, suppliers, and Group Purchasing to ensure feasible supply plans and sufficient inventory levels
- Monitor and develop supplier performance, building strong relationships that increase flexibility and delivery reliability
- Handle exceptions affecting the purchase plan such as quality issues, breakdowns, delivery changes, and red alerts
- Drive procurement automation initiatives and deploy continuous improvement best practices with regional and global impact
- Contribute input and recommendations to the SIOP cycle, including vendor-related escalations and capacity reviews
Conditions & benefits
Flexible hours and home workingA working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.Annual bonuses and health insuranceAnnual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.Volunteering leaveThree days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.Training and developmentAccess to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Higher education degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, or equivalent work experience
- Good English language proficiency, both written and spoken
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with an open, energetic personality
- Natural interest and aptitude for supply chain IT systems and tools, including Excel proficiency
- Prior experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management (0-2 years)
- Hands-on experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
- Familiarity with supply chain planning processes, MRP, and performance KPIs