Europe Strategic Sourcing Leader for Direct Materials

Balchem Corporation; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Amsterdam seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategy for direct materials across Europe. You will join the Global Raw Materials Procurement team, driving cost savings, supplier partnerships, and resilience in the end-to-end supply chain.

The role collaborates with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams to optimize continuity of supply and logistics efficiency while delivering measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in procurement, sourcing or direct materials.
• Experience managing large spend categories.
• Strong knowledge of commodity markets and cost drivers.
• Experience with category strategy and stakeholder management.
• ERP usage and data-driven decision making valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for chemicals, ingredients, and packaging across Europe.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Deliver annual cost savings and productivity targets.
• Manage supplier performance via KPIs and business reviews.
• Monitor market trends and supply risks to ensure continuity.
• Drive supplier risk management including dual sourcing plans.
• Collaborate with planning and commercial teams to align with demand.
• Support new product launches and network optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost and sustainability.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Balchem Corporation in Amsterdam seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategy for direct materials across Europe. You will join the Global Raw Materials Procurement team, driving cost savings, supplier partnerships, and resilience in the end-to-end supply chain.

The role collaborates with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams to optimize continuity of supply and logistics efficiency while delivering measurable improvements.