Global Stone Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

SolidNature; Aalsmeer; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SolidNature is seeking a commercially driven Supply Chain Specialist to strengthen our international sourcing and procurement operations in the Amsterdam area. You will source natural stone from global quarries, develop supplier partnerships and coordinate international logistics to meet project needs.

You will collaborate with Sales, Design, Production and Project Management teams, travel to quarries and industry events, and ensure materials meet high standards of quality, aesthetics and cost.

Qualifications

• Experience in international sourcing, procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience working with international suppliers, purchasing negotiations and supplier development.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to negotiate favorable purchasing conditions.
• Experience coordinating international logistics, freight forwarding and customs processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and develop relationships with quarries, manufacturers and natural stone suppliers worldwide.
• Expand and strengthen the international supplier network across Europe, Asia, South America and other markets.
• Source natural stone based on project requirements, including material characteristics, finishes, availability and quality.
• Evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, reliability, production capabilities and delivery performance.
• Visit international quarries and suppliers to inspect materials and develop long-term partnerships.
• Monitor market developments, material availability and international sourcing opportunities.
• Manage the purchasing process from supplier selection to delivery, including quotations and purchase orders.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, lead times and purchasing conditions.
• Ensure procurement decisions balance quality, cost, availability and project requirements.
• Develop long-term supplier partnerships while maintaining strong commercial agreements.
• Monitor purchasing budgets, supplier performance and procurement costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, purchasing efficiency and supply chain performance.
• Coordinate international transportation, freight forwarders, customs clearance and shipping documentation.
• Manage material deliveries from suppliers and quarries to our facilities or project locations.
• Monitor shipping schedules, lead times and logistics costs.
• Identify and resolve potential delays, quality issues and supply chain risks.
• Ensure effective coordination between suppliers, logistics partners and internal departments.
• Optimize freight arrangements and transportation processes to improve cost efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain accurate supplier, material, purchasing and logistics information in our ERP system.
• Monitor supplier performance, procurement KPIs, delivery reliability and purchasing efficiency.
• Analyze sourcing and logistics data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Improve and standardize purchasing, sourcing and supply chain processes.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure materials are sourced and delivered according to project specifications and deadlines.
• Support the continued professionalization and scalability of our international supply chain.

Skills

International sourcing

Procurement

Supplier development

Negotiation

Logistics coordination

ERP systems

Excel

English communication

Travel internationally

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

SolidNature is seeking a commercially driven Supply Chain Specialist to strengthen our international sourcing and procurement operations in the Amsterdam area. You will source natural stone from global quarries, develop supplier partnerships and coordinate international logistics to meet project needs.

You will collaborate with Sales, Design, Production and Project Management teams, travel to quarries and industry events, and ensure materials meet high standards of quality, aesthetics and cost.