It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee". At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.

It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee". At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.

Maintenance Buyer, you will play a vital role in the maintenance team mainly for purchasing and inventory activity. You will be responsible for purchasing materials according to required technical specification, price, delivery schedule and terms while ensuring purchasing activities align with global procurement policies and procedures.

• Obtaining quotes and ordering all parts and materials for maintenance department;
• Issue PO’s in SAP for all purchases activity;
• Aid in cost control by compiling maintenance management costs, adhering to competitive bidding practices, and identifying opportunities for parts standardization;
• Develop and manager relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiate price and terms, optimize purchases based on service, lead time, cost. Provide feedback to vendors as appropriate;
• Report on storeroom metrics including out of stock, over-max, inventory accuracy, etc.
• Process all invoices through procurement system to ensure proper payment to suppliers in a timely manner;
• Track and report accruals;
• Act as a liaison for any accounting work that is needed;
• Create new vendors and contractors for invoicing in SAP;
• Assist in inventory control to minimize obsolete stocks and over-purchase of materials;
• Full interaction with Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Manager, and Maintenance Supervisors to ensure budgetary compliance and cost control;
• Any other duties as assigned by superior/management from time to time.

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of working experience in Sourcing/ Purchasing/Inventory/Material & Warehouse Management or equivalent;
• Working knowledge of maintenance pats including rotating equipment and instrumentation;
• Experience working with SAP preferred;
• Highly organized and efficient in time management;
• Self starter who can work independently;
• Fast-paced, energetic, innovative & creative. Has natural ability to think out of the box;
• Team player with strong analytical & problem-solving skills;
• Computer proficiency with an excellent ability to use Microsoft Office Products (Words, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is important.
• Competence in Internal Auditor training will be an added advantage;
• Bi-lingual ability in oral and writing will be an added advantage;

• Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
• Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
• Flexibility with working hours 
• The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista!