Specialist Procurement

As an Engineer in the petrochemical sector, you play a leading role in the design, development and improvement of a plant and you work closely together on the largest projects. Together with a team of experts, you will provide efficient and sustainable solutions that meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for assigned procurement portfolios.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, qualification processes, and performance management activities.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and lead high-value contract discussions with key suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business requirements and operational priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost competitiveness, mitigate supply risks, and challenge existing sourcing approaches.
• Monitor market trends, conduct benchmarking and market intelligence activities, and leverage supplier innovation.
• Support budgeting and price forecasting activities for assigned categories.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, sustainability objectives, procurement policies, and governance standards.
• Coordinate the implementation of regional or global agreements, including systems updates and stakeholder communication.
• Drive change management initiatives and influence cross-functional teams to achieve procurement objectives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management within the petrochemical, manufacturing, or similar industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing projects and managing multiple priorities in a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP procurement processes, including SAP MM and procure-to-pay workflows.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multinational and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in supplier management, market analysis, and procurement strategy development.
• Familiarity with sustainability, ESG considerations, and compliance within procurement is advantageous.
• Additional Information
• Based in the Netherlands with a hybrid or office-based working environment.
• Occasional travel of up to approximately 25% may be required.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands without current or future sponsorship requirements.
• Regular Monday to Friday availability is expected.
• This confidential opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact within a global procurement function, working closely with senior business leaders and strategic suppliers to drive long-term value and operational excellence.

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