Global Operative Buyer (m/f/x) Global Operative Buyer (m/f/x) Nis, Serbia - Full Time SpotLIGHT of the job Are you organized, proactive, and motivated to ensure smooth purchasing and material availability? Do you enjoy working with suppliers, data, and internal stakeholders to keep operations running efficiently? Join us as an Operative Buyer in our Global Business Centre in Nis and take responsibility for day-to-day purchasing operations and supplier coordination. In this role, you will support reliable processes, maintain accurate system data, and contribute to continuous improvement across different activities. Responsibilities Place purchase orders for assigned vendors and materials in accordance with requirements. Manage direct deliveries in close cooperation with Sales and other internal stakeholders. Create, monitor, and follow up on stock transfer orders. Monitor deliveries, goods receipt, and proper storage of materials. Manage workflows, creation of special material codes, and supplier quotation requests. Maintain and update purchasing-related master data in SAP. Perform process analyses and monitor KPIs such as supplier on-time delivery (OTD) and other purchasing-related indicators. Support colleagues with questions related to SAP usage and purchase order processing. Maintain and optimize MRP data for assigned materials. Coordinate forecasting of stock items together with the planning and inventory control teams. Participate in internal and cross-functional projects and actively contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement. Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection. Strong organizational skills with a structured and detail-oriented working style. Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Strong proficiency in MS Office, SAP knowledge would be considered as an advantage. Previous experience in purchasing is an advantage. Advanced English language skills, both written and spoken. What we offer A truly international working environment with global stakeholders and diverse cultures. Employee well-being and family support programs , including private health insurance. Social gatherings and community events that foster collaboration and connection. Strong focus on personal and professional growth , with access to internal and external training opportunities. What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Kristina Popovic Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE