Buyer Level 1

Vacancy type: Regular
Location: Schiphol Rijk
Hours per week: 40
Education level: HBO
Apply until: 11/27/2026

Would you like to learn the procurement profession in the world of aviation and technology? As a Junior IT Buyer at KLM, you'll help procure the IT services and applications that support our day-to-day operations. You'll learn how to compare suppliers, assess quotations and document agreements. Your curiosity, commercial interest and motivation to learn are the starting point for this role.

As part of the IT Development & Services team, you'll work with experienced buyers and colleagues from different KLM business units. You'll learn on the job and gradually take on more responsibility. This is an opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to reliable, future-proof operations.

From digital solutions for passengers to software used in aircraft maintenance, IT is essential to KLM. You'll help us procure the right IT services and applications. Working with experienced buyers, you'll identify what colleagues need, explore which suppliers could meet those needs, and help prepare procurement and contract processes. You'll start by providing support and take on more tasks independently as your knowledge and experience grow.

You'll contribute by:

• Supporting colleagues in one or more KLM business units with their day-to-day IT procurement requests. You'll clarify their requirements and work with an experienced buyer to decide on the appropriate next steps.
• Researching the market, requesting quotations and comparing offers. Alongside experienced buyers and internal stakeholders, you'll help prepare RFPs, RFIs and contracts. This will teach you what to consider when selecting suppliers and agreeing terms.
• Learning about the IT supplier market and discussing relevant developments with your colleagues, building knowledge you can apply directly in your work.

You'll join the IT Development & Services team, part of the joint IT procurement organisation of Air France and KLM. You'll work with colleagues from both airlines on a range of projects and areas of focus. Your main focus will be procuring IT services and applications. Your base will be Schiphol-Rijk.

You're keen to develop a career in procurement and have an interest in technology. You enjoy researching information, comparing offers and working with others to find the right solution. You ask questions, welcome feedback and are comfortable saying what you'd like to learn. If you've recently graduated and are looking for your first job, we'd like to hear what motivates you.

What you bring:

• A completed relevant degree at higher professional education (HBO) level.
• You're at the start of your procurement career. Experience from an internship, graduation project or first job is a plus.
• An interest in IT and a desire to learn more about the supplier market, including the outsourcing and management of IT services (managed services) and IT consultancy.
• Excellent spoken and written Dutch and English, enabling you to work effectively in our international organisation.

You'll recognise yourself in the following:

• You find it easy to connect with people and handle commitments with colleagues and suppliers carefully.
• You enjoy working with others, can take on tasks independently when appropriate, and ask for help when you need it.
• You take initiative, ask questions and use feedback to support your development.
• You have a commercial mindset and are keen to learn how to weigh up price, quality and other terms.

• A challenging role at a unique Dutch company;
• A gross salary between € 3,796.93 and € 5,424.18 gross per month;
• Plenty of room for personal development and great growth opportunities;
• An excellent pension scheme;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.33%;
• A profit-sharing scheme, up to 20%;
• 25 vacation days and 5 extra days off;
• Significant discount on flight tickets (if you have been employed for at least 6 months);
• A sustainable transport policy, including 100% free travel to work via Public Transport (within the Netherlands);
• Discount on your health insurance;
• A budget for sustainable employability.

Then don't wait any longer, and apply for the 'final boarding call' on 11/27/2026!
You don't need to write a motivation letter; during your online application, we will ask you a few targeted questions. Your application procedure consists of two interviews and possibly an assessment, capacity test, and a security clearance.

Candidates who are positively selected for the first interview will receive an email in which they can choose a suitable time slot for the interview themselves. This keeps the process fast and clear, and gives you control over your schedule. You will hear from us within two weeks after the vacancy closes.

You can log in at any time via your personal candidate profile. Here you will find the vacancy you applied for - even after it has closed - as well as a clear dashboard with any other ongoing applications within KLM, including status updates. Do you have the drive to grow further in this role? Then we look forward to your application.

Did you know that according to research, women are less likely to apply than men if they do not meet all the job requirements? A shame. Because as far as we are concerned, 'the perfect candidate' is a myth. So, do you have the drive to still grow in some aspects of this role? We look forward to your application.

A reference check may be part of the application procedure.

If you want to know more about the position, please contact the hiring manager. Call or email the recruiter for questions about the application procedure. In both cases, do not forget to mention the vacancy number: #22686. At KLM, we believe in the power of diversity. Do you want to read more about this topic? View our statement.

Richard Meinen: RICHARD.MEINEN@KLM.COM or +31610179883

Eric Atuahene: ERIC.ATUAHENE@KLM.COM of

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