Strategic Chemical Procurement Lead

KLK OLEO Surfactants; Delden; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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).

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Process improvement

Formation

Business Administration or related degree

Outils

SAP MM

Description du poste

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.