Site Buyer - Indirect
Site Buyer - Indirect Procurement (MRO Focus)
Netherlands (On-site/Hybrid)
We are partnering with a leading chemical manufacturing business in the Netherlands that is looking to strengthen its procurement function with the addition of a Site Buyer focused on indirect spend, primarily MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations).
This is a key on-site role, supporting operational continuity while driving cost efficiency and supplier performance across a complex industrial environment.
The Role
As Site Buyer, you will take ownership of indirect procurement activities at plant level, with a strong focus on MRO categories. You will act as the interface between operations, maintenance, and suppliers-ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently, competitively, and reliably.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement of MRO and indirect spend for the site
- Support maintenance and engineering teams with timely sourcing of critical parts and services
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive local sourcing initiatives
- Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance, quality, and reliability
- Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and service levels
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and processes
- Collaborate with central/global procurement on category strategy alignment
- Monitor stock levels and support inventory optimisation where relevant
Profile
- Experience in procurement or purchasing within an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment
- Strong exposure to MRO categories (e.g. spare parts, tooling, maintenance services, consumables)
- Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, site-based role with multiple stakeholders
- Solid negotiation and supplier management skills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams
- Fluency in English; Dutch is a strong advantage
Why Join?
- Opportunity to play a critical role in site operations and performance
- Join a well-established, growing chemical manufacturing business
- High visibility role with both local impact and regional exposure
- A collaborative environment with scope to influence procurement strategy at site level
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