Overview:
SodaStream, part of the global PepsiCo family, has been inspiring people for over a century to transform everyday water into extraordinary sparkling creations. We started with one mission: to help the world drink better, by offering an easy, fun, and personalized alternative to bottled beverages. Today, we are proud to lead a global movement that goes beyond bubbles. Our work is about sustainability, innovation, and creating a real positive impact for people, for the planet, and for the future of the beverage industry. At SodaStream, we challenge the ordinary. We celebrate individuality, and we spark change through bold ideas, smart solutions, and a shared passion for doing things better. The main activity of NLC (Netherlands Logistics Centre) is refilling and distributing gas cylinders and packaging and distributing SodaStream products for the European market. Now, we are growing, and we are looking for people who want to be part of what’s next. If you are ready to shape the future of drinking, sustainability, and innovation: join us!
We are looking for a structured and proactive Technical Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator to strengthen our Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) department at the Netherlands Logistics Centre (NLC) in Tilburg.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, accuracy, and efficient management of technical spare parts supporting our automated production and logistics equipment. You will coordinate spare parts procurement, inventory control, supplier follow-up, workshop administration, and maintenance support processes.
Working closely with Maintenance Technicians and Engineers, you will help optimize spare parts availability, improve inventory processes, reduce equipment downtime risks, and ensure maintenance activities are supported through accurate administration and timely purchasing.
Responsibilities:
You will:
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Manage and continuously improve the spare parts inventory for automated production and logistics equipment, ensuring optimal stock levels based on usage patterns, criticality, and supplier lead times.
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Monitor stock availability and proactively prevent shortages that could impact maintenance operations and equipment uptime.
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Coordinate the purchasing process for technical spare parts and maintenance-related materials, including supplier communication, purchase order creation, order follow-up, and delivery tracking.
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Identify opportunities to improve spare parts availability, stock accuracy, supplier performance, and inventory management processes.
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Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular stock checks and cycle counts to ensure inventory reliability.
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Organize and manage workshop administration, ensuring clear identification, storage, and traceability of technical components and spare parts.
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Create, maintain, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the Maintenance & Engineering department.
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Analyze maintenance, inventory, and purchasing data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
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Support and maintain the maintenance work-order management system and contribute to the development of performance reports and dashboards.
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Manage maintenance-related purchase orders, invoices, and administrative records, ensuring timely processing and proper documentation.
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Ensure compliance with ISO calibration requirements by tracking schedules and maintaining accurate records.
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Act as a key support partner for Maintenance Technicians and Engineers by providing accurate information, administrative support, and spare parts availability.
Qualifications:
You bring:
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MBO level 4 education, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technical Administration, or a related field.
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Experience in a maintenance, workshop, manufacturing, production, logistics, or technical service environment.
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Proven experience with spare parts management, technical inventory control, warehouse operations, or maintenance stores administration.
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Experience creating purchase orders, coordinating suppliers, and following up deliveries.
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Knowledge of inventory management principles, stock counting, cycle counting, and stock accuracy control.
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Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Good understanding of technical components, mechanical parts, or industrial equipment.
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Experience working with ERP, CMMS, WMS, or maintenance management systems is an advantage.
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Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data, reports, and administrative systems.
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A proactive mindset with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, engineers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
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Excellent command of English; Dutch is considered an advantage.
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Demonstrated ability to improve inventory, purchasing, or operational processes through practical analysis and structured problem solving.
Our offer:
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Dutch employment contract(36-40 hours), starting with a year contract, with the intention to extend to fixed contract.
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Company bonus scheme.
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25 vacation days (and the possibility to buy 10 days more/based on your working week).
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Mobile phone/Laptop.
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Pension scheme.
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A free SodaStream device and free-of-charge exchange of CO2 cylinders.
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SodaStream celebrations & events: Summer & new Years parties, holiday celebrations, etc.
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A warm, family-like, and international working environment with colleagues from 30 different countries based in our facility in Tilburg.
SodaStream is a growing company and there are plenty of opportunities to grow with us. We offer you a fun, versatile and vibrant work environment in which you can adequately challenge and develop yourself. In addition, you will work in a fresh and open team, with lots of freedom and responsibilities in your work.
Are you interested? Please send us your resume.
Please add a personal description to your resume, we like to know more about you and not only your work history :)
If you have any questions, please let us know!
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