Purchaser/Procurement Professional

Pacifica Continental; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Continental is seeking a procurement professional to assess internal needs, analyze supplier markets, and manage product categories. The role involves evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery.

You will drive process improvements, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Netherlands. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, with on-site work transitioning to hybrid after four months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP-driven requirements planning and technical affinity for engineering components.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Proactive, result-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze the purchasing needs of internal customers and develop specifications in line with policies and guidelines.
• Explore the supplier market, reduce the supplier base, and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and performance.
• Request and compare quotations, propose strategies to improve efficiency, and manage assigned product categories.
• Provide actionable advice on procurement strategies, processes, and risk management.
• Negotiate contracts, monitor SLAs, cost levels, KPIs, and quality standards with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, address performance issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Process purchase orders, stock transport orders, and requisitions in the ERP system.
• Track and manage stock availability and turnover, ensuring timely delivery and addressing shortages or delays.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems.
• Maintain and expand professional knowledge and skills through continuous learning.

Skills

Procurement experience

Excellent communication

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration / Supply Chain Management)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Schedule: On-site for the first 4 months. Hybrid (3 days/week on-site) after that.
• Type of Employment: Full-time.

JOB DETAILS

• Location: Heerlen, Eindhoven or Born - The Netherlands.
• Schedule: On-site for the first 4 months. Hybrid (3 days/week on-site) after that.
• Type of Employment: Full-time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and analyze the purchasing needs of internal customers and develop specifications in line with policies and guidelines.
• Explore the supplier market, reduce the supplier base, and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and performance.
• Request and compare quotations, propose strategies to improve efficiency, and manage assigned product categories.
• Provide actionable advice on procurement strategies, processes, and risk managemen.
• Negotiate contracts, monitor SLAs, cost levels, KPIs, and quality standards with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, address performance issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Process purchase orders, stock transport orders, and requisitions in the ERP system.
• Track and manage stock availability and turnover, ensuring timely delivery and addressing shortages or delays.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems.
• Maintain and expand professional knowledge and skills through continuous learning.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP-driven requirements planning and technical affinity for engineering components.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Proactive, result-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both verbal and written.