Category Buyer

Here’s what you’ll be doing

As a Category Buyer at Arcus, you ensure that our products are available to our customers at the right time. You are responsible for the operational procurement process and also play a key role in supporting our sales teams with urgent and specific customer inquiries.

You communicate quickly with suppliers, seek appropriate solutions, and ensure that orders are processed smoothly. Thanks to your proactive approach, attention to detail, and sense of urgency, you contribute every day to providing optimal service to our customers.

What you will be doing

  • You’ll support our sales teams in responding to customer inquiries and quickly request quotes and delivery times from suppliers.

  • You’ll actively seek out products outside our standard product range to meet specific customer needs.

  • You’ll be responsible for the entire operational purchasing process, from placing orders to forwarding them to the logistics department.

  • You ensure that all purchasing data is recorded accurately and in a timely manner in our ERP system.

  • You identify stock shortages and work with category managers to find appropriate solutions.

  • You handle discrepancies and complaints regarding suppliers and products, in close collaboration with category managers.

Apply

Will you be our new colleague?

Apply via the button above or send your application to jobs@arcus.nl, and who knows, we may welcome you to our team soon.

This is you

You thrive in a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. You find satisfaction in finding solutions and enjoy switching quickly between different tasks and priorities.

You naturally take responsibility and have a proactive, hands-on mindset. You don’t wait for instructions, but take the initiative yourself when you see that something needs to be addressed. You work with precision, think analytically, and never lose sight of our customers’ needs.

You’re a natural team player. You communicate clearly with colleagues and suppliers and know how to connect people from different departments and countries.

What you bring

  • Experience in operational purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or customer-focused sourcing.

  • A proactive and independent work ethic, taking responsibility for your tasks.

  • The ability to maintain a broad perspective and set priorities in a dynamic work environment.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments and international colleagues.

  • A solution-oriented mindset, a strong sense of urgency, and a customer-focused approach.

  • Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to work.

  • Fluent in English. Knowledge of French and/or German is a plus.

What we offer

At Arcus, you’ll be working in a casual organization that puts its values into practice. We take responsibility, we’re curious, and we’re inclusive and respectful.

We offer you a varied job with a motivated, professional team that enjoys working together, as well as:

  • A competitive salary with excellent benefits, including 30 vacation days, 5 additional vacation days, and a pension plan that goes beyond the collective bargaining agreement.

  • The option to work partially from home and a budget to set up a home office.

  • Opportunities for personal development.

  • A work environment where initiative is valued.

  • Fun perks, such as our own fitness center and various team outings.

Location

Remote and Dordrecht, The Netherlands.