- 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
Senior Chemical Purchaser (80 - 100%)
Hedingen
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
Your profile
- 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
- 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)
Our offer
- A challenging, diverse, and highly autonomous role with opportunities to shape and influence outcomes
- An internationally growing company with short decision-making processes
- A culture characterized by direct and open communication
- Professional and personal development opportunities combined with attractive employment conditions
About us
Join KLK Kolb, one of Europe's leading alkoxylation companies with approximately 550 employees driving innovation in surfactants, chemical specialties, and custom solutions for industries worldwide. As part of the global KLK OLEO Group, we operate 7 production facilities across Europe. Our three manufacturing sites are strategically located in the heart of Europe: Hedingen (Switzerland), Moerdijk (Netherlands) and Delden (Netherlands). At KLK Kolb, sustainable employability and employee vitality are fundamental to our company culture. We're committed to creating an environment where talented professionals thrive, grow, and shape the future of chemical innovation.