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Senior Chemical Purchaser (80 - 100%)

Kolb Distribution Ltd

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Hedingenfull timePosted October 2, 2026via Kolb Distribution Ltd

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Your mission

  • 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


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

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