Senior Chemical Purchaser (80 - 100%)

Your mission Contribute to the development and implementation of a forward-looking procurement strategy

Independently lead price, contract, and supplier negotiations for the Moerdijk (NL) production site

Monitor and analyze forecasts and conduct actual-versus-target evaluations across the Kolb Group

Manage contracts within the SAP MM module, with a particular focus on the Moerdijk site

Support and further develop the contract management tool

Ensure the availability of raw materials and packaging materials

Contribute to the development of contingency and supply security concepts

Act as the operational deputy to the Team Lead Chemical Procurement

Lead and coordinate cross-site procurement projects

Manage the strategic and operational sourcing of packaging materials for the Kolb Group

Serve as a member of the SAP MM Core Team

Your profile Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent higher professional qualification

Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally within the chemical industry

Proven track record in international price and contract negotiations

Excellent knowledge of SAP MM

Experience in contract and supplier management

Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills

High level of initiative, negotiation skills, and assertiveness

Project management experience and the ability to provide functional leadership to project teams

Fluent English, both written and spoken; Dutch and/or German is an advantage

Strategic mindset with strong cross-functional thinking

Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented approach to work

Excellent communication skills and professional stakeholder management

High degree of resilience and flexibility

Enjoy working in an international environment

Willingness to travel approximately 4-6 times per year (plants, suppliers, trade fairs)

Our offer A challenging, diverse, and highly autonomous role with opportunities to shape and influence outcomes

An internationally growing company with short decision-making processes

A culture characterized by direct and open communication

Professional and personal development opportunities combined with attractive employment conditions

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