Procurement Category Buyer, Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland

Location: Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland  |  Sector: Chemicals  |  Start Date: 8/10/2026  |  Job ref: 58673

About the Company
A leading global chemical company with a strong focus on innovation, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. The Dordrecht site plays an important role in supporting large-scale industrial operations and maintenance activities.

Role Description
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Buyer to support indirect procurement and contract management at the Dordrecht site. You will manage key supplier relationships, lead sourcing activities, negotiate contracts, and support procurement activities for the planned 2028 Turnaround.

Responsibilities
- Manage indirect procurement categories including MRO, Environmental Services, and Site Maintenance.
- Manage supplier relationships, contract renewals, extensions, and performance.
Review and negotiate supplier pricing and annual rate increases.
- Lead RFQs/RFPs, tender processes, bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations.
- Manage sourcing projects for maintenance, insulation, scaffolding, environmental, and turnaround contractors.
- Review and provide commercial support for high-value purchase orders.
- Support procurement planning for the 2028 Turnaround, including materials, services, and contractor agreements.
- Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Finance, HSE, and Turnaround teams.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure compliance with procurement policies.


Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement or Category Management.
- Experience in chemical, manufacturing, industrial, refining, or petrochemical environments.
- Strong experience with indirect procurement, contract management, and supplier negotiations.
- Experience with maintenance, shutdowns, or turnaround projects is preferred.
- Strong skills in strategic sourcing, tender management, commercial negotiations, and cost analysis.
- Experience with SAP procurement is preferred.
- Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- NEVI, CIPS, ISM, or equivalent procurement certification is a plus.


Other Information
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