Procurement Specialist

Limagrain; Made; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

ATV days

Vitality leave

8.33% holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Lease-a-bike

Health insurance discounts

Commuting allowance

Fresh fruits

Fresh vegetables

Job summary

Limagrain seeks a Purchasing Specialist to lead procurement for the Netherlands operations, driving cost efficiency and supply continuity. You will implement global standards, negotiate favorable terms, and collaborate with planning, operations, logistics, and finance teams to optimize supplier performance.

The role requires a strong background in strategic sourcing, contract management, and JD Edwards ERP experience, with a focus on regional and global alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• NEVI 1 certification is an advantage.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and contract management.
• ERP experience; JD Edwards (JDE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, products, and services, from requisition to settlement.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with local and global objectives.
• Manage relationships with key strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to deliver cost savings and value.
• Lead the deployment of the Global Purchasing Policy in the Netherlands.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Reports To: Supply Chain Operations Director

Position Summary

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for leading procurement activities for the Netherlands operation, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining quality and supply continuity. The role drives supplier performance, implements global procurement standards, supports business transformation initiatives, and develops strategic sourcing opportunities that contribute to operational excellence and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, products, and services, from requisition stage until settlement/payment.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with local and global business objectives.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with key strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service agreements to deliver cost savings and value.
• Lead the implementation and deployment of the Global Purchasing Policy within the Netherlands organization.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement standards and applicable Dutch and EU regulations.
• Participate in the design, testing, implementation, and stabilization of the JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system in collaboration with global stakeholders.
• Act as the procurement subject matter expert during JDE implementation activities.
• Support inventory optimization, supply continuity, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Logistics, Finance, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Drive supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience. NEVI 1 certification is considered an advantage.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and contract management.
• ERP experience; JD Edwards (JDE) preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, and project management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement savings and cost avoidance
• Top 25 supplier spend management and savings delivery
• Global Purchasing Policy deployment milestones
• JDE implementation success and process adoption
• Inventory optimization and shortage reduction

Your benefits and working environment

• 25 days paid holidays (by full time employment)
• 13 days paid ATV (by full time employment)
• Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)
• Holiday allowance of 8,33%
• Flexible working hours (depending on the job)
• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability
• Discount on collective health insurances with CZ and Nationale Nederlanden
• Commuting allowance according to the CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
• Free fresh fruits
• Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season
• CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
• Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)
• Working with passionate colleagues
• Active Employee Association (regular events, e BBQ & Padel)

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process consists oftwo interviews (we may deviate from this process in particular cases, in which you will be informed in advance.)
Thefirst interviewfocuses on understanding the candidate’s background, experience, and motivation for the role, as well as assessing overall fit.
Thesecond interviewis more in-depth and explores role-specific skills, competencies, and alignment with the team and company culture. A final decision is made following this stage.

Candidates may be asked to complete an assessment designed to evaluate role-specific skills.

Hazera is a global leader in the development of high-quality hybrid seeds. As part of the Limagrain Group, an international agricultural cooperative based in France, we have headquarters in Israel and the Netherlands. With 11 subsidiaries and a vast distribution network in over 130 markets worldwide. We represent a global community of experts and stakeholders, committed to making a positive impact on the present and future of agriculture. We take this responsibility seriously, striving to make a greater impact and recognizing the importance of every seed, person, and partnership.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.