Procurement Specialist - PFR & SAP Operations

Eastman; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman in Rotterdam is seeking a Procurement Representative to procure raw materials and manage Purchase for Resale (PFR) transactions in alignment with Eastman procurement processes. You will help ensure material availability, inventory levels, timely delivery, and accurate payments.

You will coordinate daily PFR activities with AMS, CSRs, Logistics and Quality teams, build cross-functional relationships, and maintain SAP-based processes with a strong emphasis on compliance, accuracy, and

Qualifications

• University degree in business, engineering, a related technical field, or an equivalent discipline with several years of professional experience.
• Eastman procurement experience may be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with peers and management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Demonstrated judgment, problem-solving ability, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for raw material purchases while maintaining appropriate inventories, as applicable, and ensuring timely delivery and proper payment execution.
• Act as the operational day-to-day coordination point for Purchase for Resale (PFR) agreements, managing co-supplier transactions in close collaboration with the AMS Agreement Manager, CSRs, Logistics Planners, Material Planners, and Global Quality.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships through daily interaction with CSRs and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure seamless order coordination and execution throughout the PFR process in SAP.
• Ensure strict adherence to established procedures and compliance requirements, recognizing the regulatory, quality, and contractual obligations associated with PFR transactions.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to safeguard the compliant execution of all PFR transactions.
• Obtain and evaluate commercial information related to potential business opportunities, including price, availability, packaging, sales specifications, and other relevant factors.
• Select suppliers and determine delivery timing for specific materials using sound judgment and established procurement processes.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving Accounting, Receiving, Logistics, suppliers, Planning, Legal, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, business units, and other internal stakeholders.
• Develop and distribute inventory reports, price reports, and supply forecasts, as applicable.
• Support the development of procurement plans, strategies, supplier profiles, and other components of the assigned work unit.
• Build expertise in assigned materials, suppliers, procurement processes, PFR activities, and related tools.
• Identify and initiate opportunities for continuous improvement by engaging with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support productivity improvements within procurement processes and activities.
• Comply with all applicable company and government requirements, including SOX, ISO, HSE, regulatory, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Participate in continued development through mentoring, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Independence

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence without authority

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in business, engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eastman in Rotterdam is seeking a Procurement Representative to procure raw materials and manage Purchase for Resale (PFR) transactions in alignment with Eastman procurement processes. You will help ensure material availability, inventory levels, timely delivery, and accurate payments.

You will coordinate daily PFR activities with AMS, CSRs, Logistics and Quality teams, build cross-functional relationships, and maintain SAP-based processes with a strong emphasis on compliance, accuracy, and