Procurement Employee

Silicon Rapid Arc Welding Contracting & Services Inc.; Wateringen; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal bonus

Company bonus

Annual leave (200h)

Travel allowance

Bike plan

Fresh fruit

Fitness incentive

Annual training budget

Social Club

Job summary

SILICON seeks a dedicated Procurement Employee in Wateringen to drive supplier relationships, optimize purchasing, and secure reliable delivery across our manufacturing groups. You will run tenders, quotes, and purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and aim for the best price, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will be part of the Supply Chain team alongside two order processors and a logistics coordinator, using SAP to manage contracts and purchasing data while proposing improvements to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably technical or commercial.
• At least 3 years in procurement.
• Proven negotiation skills and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Run daily tenders, quotes, and purchase orders for best price, quality, and delivery.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and intervene early in case of problems.
• Keep track of suppliers, their prices, performance and terms.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable deals.
• Maintain purchasing data and contracts in SAP.
• Share ideas to improve procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

SAP

Tendering

Purchase orders

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Procurement at SILICON is more than placing purchase orders. You're comparing quotes, negotiating prices and delivery dates, working with suppliers, and keeping a close eye on what production needs. No single day is the same. One moment you're in SAP checking an order; the next you're with the technical team discussing the specifications for an upcoming purchase.

Established in 1982, SILICON has evolved into a global frontrunner in metal fabrication. We specialize in refractory stainless-steel fastening and anchoring systems, alongside cutting-edge welding machines. With a dedicated workforce of approximately 85 talented professionals, SILICON is renowned for delivering top-quality products and services to the petrochemical, chemical, cement, construction, and shipbuilding industries worldwide.

What are your responsibilities?

As ourProcurement Employee, you keep things moving from supplier to production to the client. You will do this as part of the Supply Chain team that consists of 2 order processors, 1 logistics coordinator, and the Technical Procurement Officer, who will be your manager.

You’re responsible for the following tasks:

• Running the daily tendering, quotes, and purchase orders, and picking the best deal on price, quality, and delivery.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and jumping in early in a case of problem.
• Keeping track of suppliers, their prices, performance and terms and conditions
• Building real relationships with our suppliers so you can get the best deal when needed
• Watching stock levels and planning ahead so production never has to wait for materials.
• Keeping our purchasing data and contracts organized in SAP.
• Spotting ways to make our procurement process smarter and sharing them
• Ensuring that all stakeholders share necessary information to make sure the right purchase is done according to expectations.

What do we offer you?

Are you theProcurement employee who can secure the right materials at the right quality, price and delivery conditions? Here's what you can expect from us:

Salary between €3.000 and €4.500, matching your experience.

• Personal bonus depending on your performance
• Company bonus depending on the total revenue of SILICON
• 200 hours of annual leave (applicable to full-time employment).
• Travel allowance of €0,25 p/km within a 25 km radius.
• Added benefits include a bike plan, on-site fresh fruit, and a fitness incentive.
• Extensive onboarding program to set you up for success in your position.
• An annual training budget of €850 for internal or external training to drive your professional development.
• An international and informal organization with over 25 nationalities.
• Opportunity to join the SILICON Social Club, offering fun activities for you and your family!

What are your qualities?

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a technical or commercial background.
• At least 3 years of experience in a procurement role.
• A proven ability to negotiate price, terms and conditions.
• Proactive, social, and good communication skills.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken.

For questions, please contact the HR Department via [phone] or [e-mail].