Strategic Sourcing Manager, CAPEX Projects (Industrial)

STAR Specialists; Noord-Holland; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR Specialists is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead procurement for major CAPEX projects in the petrochemical sector. You will independently manage sourcing, contracting and supplier relations on large, complex investments, while working with Project Managers, Engineers and Legal Counsel to secure favorable agreements and ensure project success.

You will develop strategies for engineering, construction, equipment supply and services, coordinate tender processes, and negotiate

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of procurement, commercial management and CAPEX project experience.
• Experience independently managing sourcing and contracting for large industrial investment projects.
• Fluency in English; strong knowledge of Dutch contractor markets and procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage procurement and contracting activities for major CAPEX projects within the client's Green Steel programme.
• Work with Project Managers, Engineers, Legal Counsel, Category Managers and suppliers to secure competitive agreements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for engineering, construction, equipment supply and industrial services.
• Lead complex tender processes from scope definition to bid evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Identify and assess suppliers and contractors in Dutch and international markets.
• Coordinate technical and commercial clarifications with suppliers, engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Evaluate proposals against technical, commercial and risk criteria; negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Identify, assess and mitigate procurement and contract risks; monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance.
• Build relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders; drive continuous improvements in sourcing processes.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Commercial analysis

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Job description

STAR Specialists is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead procurement for major CAPEX projects in the petrochemical sector. You will independently manage sourcing, contracting and supplier relations on large, complex investments, while working with Project Managers, Engineers and Legal Counsel to secure favorable agreements and ensure project success.

You will develop strategies for engineering, construction, equipment supply and services, coordinate tender processes, and negotiate