Senior Chemical Purchaser (0,8 - 1 fte)

KLK OLEO Surfactants; Delden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KLK OLEO Surfactants is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to drive sourcing of raw materials and packaging. You will manage SAP MM contracts for Moerdijk, coordinate cross-site projects, and strengthen supplier relationships in an international setting.

The role requires navigating complex negotiations, developing strategy, and ensuring material availability while collaborating with global teams. DelDen-area candidates are preferred, with travel 4-6 times/year.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent higher professional qualification.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally within the chemical industry.
• Living in the Delden (NL) area is a must.
• Proven track record in international price and contract negotiations.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP MM.
• Experience in contract and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• High level of initiative, negotiation skills, and assertiveness.
• Project management experience and the ability to provide functional leadership to project teams.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; Dutch and/or German is an advantage.
• Strategic mindset with strong cross-functional thinking.
• Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills and professional stakeholder management.
• High degree of resilience and flexibility.
• Enjoy working in an international environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 4-6 times per year (plants, suppliers, trade fairs).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a forward-looking procurement strategy.
• Lead price, contract, and supplier negotiations for the Moerdijk production site.
• Monitor forecasts and conduct actual-versus-target evaluations across the Kolb Group.
• Manage contracts within the SAP MM module, focusing on the Moerdijk site.
• Support and develop the contract management tool.
• Ensure availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
• Contribute to contingency and supply security concepts.
• Act as operational deputy to the Team Lead Chemical Procurement.
• Lead and coordinate cross-site procurement projects.
• Manage strategic and operational sourcing of packaging materials for the Kolb Group.
• Serve as a member of the SAP MM Core Team.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Business Administration or related degree

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Job Description

In this diverse role, you will take responsibility for the procurement of key raw materials and packaging materials, support the further development of our purchasing strategy, and lead cross-site projects within the Kolb Group.

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a forward-looking procurement strategy
• Independently lead price, contract, and supplier negotiations for the Moerdijk (NL) production site
• Monitor and analyze forecasts and conduct actual-versus-target evaluations across the Kolb Group
• Manage contracts within the SAP MM module, with a particular focus on the Moerdijk site
• Support and further develop the contract management tool
• Ensure the availability of raw materials and packaging materials
• Contribute to the development of contingency and supply security concepts
• Act as the operational deputy to the Team Lead Chemical Procurement
• Lead and coordinate cross-site procurement projects
• Manage the strategic and operational sourcing of packaging materials for the Kolb Group
• Serve as a member of the SAP MM Core Team

As a candidate you have the following knowledge, experience and competences

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent higher professional qualification
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally within the chemical industry
• Living in the Delden (NL) area is a must;
• Proven track record in international price and contract negotiations
• Excellent knowledge of SAP MM
• Experience in contract and supplier management
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• High level of initiative, negotiation skills, and assertiveness
• Project management experience and the ability to provide functional leadership to project teams
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; Dutch and/or German is an advantage
• Strategic mindset with strong cross-functional thinking
• Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented approach to work
• Excellent communication skills and professional stakeholder management
• High degree of resilience and flexibility
• Enjoy working in an international environment
• Willingness to travel approximately 4-6 times per year (plants, suppliers, trade fairs)

About Us

With more than 500 employees, KLK Kolb & KLK Tensachem are leading alkoxylation and sulphation companies in Europe. KLK Kolb & KLK Tensachem offer a wide range of surfactants, chemical specialities, industrial chemicals and customer-specific products for various markets. We market our products worldwide and currently have four production facilities in the heart of Europe (Hedingen/CH, Ougré/BE, Moerdijk/NL and Delden/NL).