Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs Updated 04/03/2025Responsible for technical purchasing of equipment and MRO suppliesDevelop and implement procurement strategiesAbout Our ClientOur client is one of the leading global suppliers of players in the market for high quality acrylic and polycarbonate films and sheets. Their products are used in various applications including LED lighting, motorcycle windshields and facade glazing.Job DescriptionThe Strategic Buyer MRO main responsibilities will be:Analysis of the responsible category/procurement groups, implementation and evaluation of risk analysis and supplier assessmentsDeveloping KPI-supported strategic goalsPlanning the medium and long term development of requirements together with the requisitionersDeveloping, planning and implementing measures for the category as part of the overall procurement strategy to increase/maintain competitionMonitoring and communicating market trends and conducting market, supplier and competitor analysesSupplier sourcingContact person for strategic supplier relationships and first escalation stage in incident and complaint managementPlanning and implementation of tenders, preparation of tender documents and evaluation of offer documents, contract negotiations and contract managementCollaboration in the planning and implementation of supplier days and meetingsOptimisation of payment terms and material inventories to manage current assetsCompliance with legal requirements in contract and procurement law as well as internal guidelinesCollaboration in the operational ordering processThe Successful ApplicantThe successful Strategic Buyer MRO hasAt least 3 years of professional experience within a purchasing organisation in the strategic procurement fields of indirect purchasing, preferably in technical purchasing in the areas of equipment & automation, MRO supplies and other indirect purchasing fieldSAP knowledge in the modules of MM Purchasing area requiredBasis legal knowledge/understandingS4/HANA desirableKnowledge of catalogue systems desirableFluent in English, Dutch/German desirableFurthermore:Looks for opportunities for continuous improvementMotivates othersAdapts own style to different situationsTakes initiative and work independentlyWhat's on OfferHybrid working26 vacations days + 8 ADV days (based on full time)13th monthFlexibility in hoursPension largely paid by employerComprehensive learning programsbicycle plan and sport subscriptionContactBart Van OverbeekQuote job refJN-022025-6675358Job summarySectorProcurement & Supply ChainSub SectorCategory ManagementIndustryIndustrial / Manufacturing Jobs by locationBergen op ZoomContract TypePermanentConsultantBart Van OverbeekJob ReferenceJN-022025-6675358Remote or officeWork from home