Procurement Specialist

LM Wind Power / GE; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

Travel allowance (per km)

Pension plan PME Metalektro

Supplementary insurances

Job summary

Stoneridge is seeking a Procurement Specialist on a fixed-term 7-month contract to support indirect procurement operations. You will manage RFQs, handle supplier relationships, issue purchase orders, and monitor performance to ensure timely delivery. Strong communication in English and experience with ERPs are required.

The role focuses on day-to-day procurement activities rather than strategic sourcing, offering a stable contract with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end RFQ process for indirect goods/services.
• Support supplier sourcing by evaluating quotations and negotiating terms.
• Create and track purchase orders and update ERP systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules to prevent delays.
• Coordinate invoice discrepancies with suppliers and finance.

Skills

RFQ Process

Supplier Sourcing

PO Management

ERP Systems

English Communication

Data Analysis

Tools

JDE

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

Objective of the position

**This position is offered on a fixed-term basis with a 7-month contract.** The Procurement Specialist provides operational procurement support to the Indirect Procurement team, ensuring the seamless continuation of day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier management, purchase order processing, and stakeholder support. The role focuses on the effective execution of procurement processes, maintaining supplier relationships, and responding to business requirements in a timely manner. This position is designed to support the ongoing operational workload and ensure business continuity, rather than leading strategic sourcing initiatives or category management activities.

Characterization of activities

• Manage the end-to-end RFQ process for indirect goods and services, including requirement gathering, supplier identification, quotation requests, bid analysis, commercial comparisons, and recommendation preparation.
• Support supplier sourcing activities by evaluating quotations, negotiating routine commercial terms, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and approval procedures.
• Create, maintain, and track purchase orders, ensuring timely order placement, supplier confirmations, and accurate ERP system updates.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and open orders, proactively following up to prevent delays and mitigate supply risks.
• Coordinate the resolution of invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and goods receipt mismatches in collaboration with suppliers, finance, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, contract documentation, purchasing data, and procurement reporting within ERP and procurement systems.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, finance, IT, facilities, and other departments to support procurement requests, clarify requirements, and ensure efficient execution.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders on sourcing activities, order status, supplier commitments, and escalated urgent, high-impact, or high-value procurement matters when necessary.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or a related field. Experience with ERP systems such as JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar. Good Excel and data analysis skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on open actions, and work independently. Prior experience with indirect procurement categories is preferred.

What we offer

• Salary based on knowledge and experience.
• Full-time employment of 40 hours per week.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Travel allowance home-work: 23ct per kilometer one way up to a maximum of 50 km.
• CAO: Metalektro HP Retirement: PME (Pensioenfonds Metalektro).
• WIA: WIA floor, WGA gap and WGA gap additional insurances in accordance with the stipulated provisions.
• PAWW: Compulsory supplementary insurance when the statutory unemployment WW or WGA benefit expires.
• Holiday days: 27 days on an annual basis (full-time).
• ATV: 13 days on an annual basis (full-time).

Join the company that’s driving the global transportation industry!

Stoneridge is seeking highly-motivated individuals to be a part of our talented team that creates and delivers technology solutions to customers in the transportation industry worldwide. We offer a challenging but rewarding environment with global opportunities. We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our ability to better serve our customers by offering greater creativity, collaboration and productivity.

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.