Junior IT Buyer

Job type: Regular
Location: Schiphol Rijk
Hours per week: 40
Education level: HBO (Higher Professional Education)
Apply by: 27-11-2026

Do you want to learn the purchasing profession in the world of aviation and technology? As a Junior IT Buyer at KLM, you will contribute to the procurement of IT services and applications that support our daily operations. You will learn how to compare suppliers, evaluate quotes, and finalize agreements. Your curiosity, commercial interest, and motivation to learn form the starting point for this position.

Within the IT Development & Services team, you will work together with experienced buyers and colleagues from various KLM business units. You will learn the profession in practice and build more independence step by step. In this way, you develop yourself and contribute to a reliable and future-proof operation.

From digital solutions for passengers to software for aircraft maintenance: IT is indispensable for KLM. You will support the procurement of the right IT services and applications. Together with experienced buyers, you will map out what colleagues need, research which suppliers are a good fit, and prepare procurement and contract processes. You will start with supporting activities and take on more and more responsibility as your knowledge and experience grow.

Here is what you will work on:

• You help colleagues from one or more KLM business units with regular IT procurement requests. You clarify their needs and coordinate with an experienced buyer to determine which next step is appropriate.
• You research the market, request quotes, and compare offers. Together with experienced buyers and internal stakeholders, you prepare RFPs, RFIs, and contracts. This way, you learn what to look for when choosing a supplier and making agreements.
• You delve into the IT supplier market and discuss relevant developments with your colleagues. This allows you to build knowledge that you can use directly in your work.

You will start working in the IT Development & Services team, part of the joint IT procurement organization of Air France and KLM. You will work together with colleagues from both airlines, involving various projects and areas of focus. Your focus lies on the procurement of IT services and applications. Your base location is Schiphol Rijk.

You want to develop yourself in the purchasing profession and have an interest in technology. You enjoy researching information, comparing offers, and working with others to find a suitable solution. You ask questions, are open to feedback, and dare to indicate what you still want to learn. If you have just graduated and are looking for your first job, we are curious about your motivation.

What you bring:

• You have completed a relevant HBO (Higher Professional Education) degree.
• You are at the beginning of your procurement career. Experience from an internship, graduation project, or first job is welcome.
• You have an interest in IT and want to learn more about the supplier market, including the outsourcing and management of IT services (managed services) and IT consultancy.
• You have excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written, so that you can collaborate in our international organization.
• You recognize these qualities in yourself:
• You establish contact easily and handle agreements with colleagues and suppliers carefully.
• You enjoy collaborating, take on tasks independently where possible, and ask for help when needed.
• You take initiative, ask questions, and use feedback to further your development.
• You have a commercial eye and want to learn how to weigh price, quality, and other conditions against each other.

• 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 27-11-2026!
You do not need to write a motivation letter; during your online application, we will ask you several targeted questions. Your application procedure consists of two interviews and possibly an assessment, capacity test, and a security screening.

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 to your personal candidate profile at any time. 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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