Strategic Purchaser

jbtm; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High visibility role

Global collaboration

Growth opportunities

Job summary

JBT Marel in Eindhoven is seeking an experienced Strategic Purchaser to shape and strengthen our procurement organization. You will lead category strategies, manage key supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts to support business objectives and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams, analyze market trends, and drive cost optimization and continuous improvement across supplier portfolios.

Qualifications

• Must be able to develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Experience with supplier performance management and negotiations.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships as a strategic partner.
• Lead contract negotiations and secure favorable agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions.
• Support new product introductions from a procurement perspective.
• Drive supplier performance management through structured reviews.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join JBT Marel and help shape the future of strategic sourcing. At JBT Marel, we are transforming the future of food processing technology. As part of our continued growth and professionalization of the Purchasing organization, we are looking for an experienced Strategic Purchaser to strengthen our team in Eindhoven.

What you'll do

As Strategic Purchaser, you will play a key role in developing and executing sourcing strategies that support business objectives, supplier performance, and operational excellence. You will work closely with suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and act as a strategic partner to key suppliers.
• Lead contract negotiations and secure favorable commercial and operational agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives to drive quality, delivery reliability, and service levels.
• Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities to strengthen sourcing decisions.
• Identify cost optimization and innovation opportunities across supplier portfolios.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams.
• Support new product introductions and business initiatives from a procurement perspective.
• Drive supplier performance management through structured reviews and proactive engagement.
• Utilize data, market intelligence, and digital analytics to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present purchasing performance reports and recommendations to management.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and further development of procurement processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Act as a subject matter expert and informal mentor for less experienced colleagues.

What you'll bring

You are a strategic thinker with a strong procurement mindset and the ability to balance long-term initiatives with day-to-day business needs. You know how to influence stakeholders, challenge suppliers, and create sustainable improvements.

• Bachelor working and thinking level.
• Proven experience in a strategic purchasing, category management, or procurement role within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating in international organisations and managing stakeholders across functions and locations.
• Strong supplier management and contract negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Experience driving supplier performance improvements and process optimisation initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to utilise data for decision-making.
• A proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English language skills; Dutch is considered an advantage but is not mandatory.

Who you are

You are someone who:

• Thinks strategically and focuses on both mid- and long-term objectives.
• Takes ownership and drives initiatives forward proactively.
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and solving complex challenges.
• Balances commercial awareness with operational realities.
• Thrives in a changing environment and enjoys building new ways of working.

Why join JBT Marel?

At JBT Marel, you'll become part of a global organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on our procurement organization while working with talented colleagues across multiple countries.

We offer

• A challenging and strategic role with high visibility.
• The opportunity to shape and further professionalise purchasing activities.
• An international and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.