functieomschrijving


  • 11 februari 2026
  • vacaturenummer: 9201129
  • 11 februari 2026
  • vacaturenummer: 9201129

Job Purpose

·      Coordinate (for a dedicated local domain of goods and services) the structural relation and cooperation of SABIC Petchem/SHPP stakeholders with their (key-) suppliers and optimise conditions both internally and externally. Ensure that quotations, contracts, purchase orders negotiated in such a way that SABIC has material and service availability (Secure Surety of Supply) at the right quality and at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.

·      Projects: Annual strategy planning of contracting activities and commercial responsible for One-Off Purchase Orders EPM or other special projects negotiated in consultation with Regional Procurement teams.

·      Correct implementation of supplier relationship management to achieve preferential position for SABIC, yearly conducting supplier assessments as planned.

·      Support and commercially lead in cost initiatives together with our internal stakeholders.

Secure compliance, integrity and respecting SABIC Procurement policy and procedures

Key Responsibilities:

·      Contracts: Implement, monitor and manage new or extend existing contracts according to Procurement procedures to ensure material/service availability (Surety of supply) in framework agreements with suppliers at the right quality and at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.

·      Projects: Responsible and coordinate commercially EPM, Turnaround or other special projects in competition unless to ensure the best value (TCO) for SABIC and where needed solve critical purchasing problems.

·      Purchase orders: Creates PO >50K€ in competition and reaching optimal and commercial conditions to ensure value creation including expediting and correct payment.

·      Responding to market movements in the appropriate categories, to purchase effective and efficient services, or to introduce new techniques and products to the internal customer

·      Execute supplier management: minimize the supplier base, achieve high supplier performance, manage complaints, ensure delivery at most profitable conditions in the current market and stimulate continuous improvement. Yearly conducting supplier assessments as planned.

·      Correct administration and availability of contracts / purchase orders and reporting of savings. Effective processing and negotiation (RFI, RFP) Ensure full compliance (Procurement Policy and guidelines, Contracting Procedures, MAS, ICM), and legal correctness and control.

·      Drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives to structural improve the competence of the department. (Global KPI’s) Close cooperation between stakeholders and Tactical Buyer to share best practices and cluster the activities to increase our service level to our stakeholders. (attend and support awareness sessions)

·      Provide operational support and solve critical procurement problems

(second line trouble shooting) Supports Operational Purchasers by providing them with specific

knowledge and advises, Immediately solve urgent and important procurement problems which exceed the competence of Operational Buyers in order to avoid the risk of interrupting the manufacturing processes and possibly causing huge financial losses

Functie-eisen

  • Bachelor or Master Degree (HBO+) in commerce, business administration, engineering or similar.
  • Preferred certification in Procurement. (NEVI, CIPS)
  • Excellent in process management, project management and negotiating skills.
  • 5-10 years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or Customer Service.
  • Proven negotiation and analytical skills.
  • Capability of professional time management, communicate on progress and escalate if needed.
  • Knowledge of procurement procedures, processes and work methods.
  • Knowledge about manufacturing process and raw materials. 
  • Proven execution and delivering results capabilities.
  • Proven communication & interpersonal competences.
  • Analytical Skills.
  • Cultural awareness.
  • Fluent in English and or Dutch, verbal and writing.
  • ICT Knowledge: Business management systems, ERP-system (SAP) and other dedicated applications and Office systems. (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

Competenties

  • Customer focus
  • Communication
  • Contribute to team success
  • Decision making
  • Initiating action
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasiveness

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

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contact

Paul Schiffelers
paul.schiffelers@yacht.nl
06-83643553