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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