Procurement Specialist

Amsterdam | 32–40 uur | Procurement Specialist (EMEA) | Temporary | German language required

As a Procurement Specialist (EMEA), you drive supplier performance and deliver results across international procurement operations in the Netherlands. In this procurement specialist role, you focus on strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier management, with a direct impact on cost savings, compliance, and operational continuity.

As a Procurement Specialist (EMEA), you are responsible for managing critical suppliers and ensuring effective procurement processes across multiple sites.

You oversee contract performance, drive cost and compliance, and act as a key point of contact for site stakeholders. In this role, you collaborate closely with Category Managers and support complex sourcing and negotiation activities.

Your focus includes:

• Managing and optimizing supplier performance
• Ensuring contract compliance and mitigating risks
• Leading and supporting procurement activities
• Identifying and delivering cost-saving initiatives
• Contributing to operational and strategic improvements

You operate within a technical, industrial environment, with direct impact on continuity, efficiency, and supplier performance.

• Gross monthly salary between €5.367 and €8.044
• 25 vacation days and 8% holiday allowance
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer
• Development opportunities within technical production
• Free online training via the Adecco Academy
• Pension accrual from day one
• Temporary contract (April 2026 – May 2027) for parental leave cover

A global leader in specialty chemicals, providing essential solutions for everyday products such as personal care, cleaning products, paints, agriculture, and infrastructure, with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and sustainability.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and contract management, preferably in the (petro)chemical industry
• Experience working with suppliers and operational teams (ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment)
• Experience in change management and leading improvement programs across diverse teams
• Good command of the German language

Apply before April 19, 2026 via the application button.

Questions? Contact Mark Rijkeboer by phone or WhatsApp at +31 6 12 34 35 04.