Ref #3375 • Construction
Experienced, Permanent, Full time
Senior Chemical Purchaser (80 - 100%)
Salary / Terms
€72,000 - €95,000 / Year
Open Positions
1 Openings
Experience
Freshers / Experienced
Deadline
November 16, 2026
Job Description & Overview
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
Skills & Requirements
Required Skills / Tags:
Chemical Procurement
Chemical Purchaser
Purchasing
Qualifications
Not specific
Visa / Work Permit Type
Company Sponsored
Contract & Benefits
Contract Terms
Standard Contract
Interview Mode
CV Selection / Online Interview