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Purchasing vacancies in industry November 2022
Interim
Contract Manager EPC a.i.
Rotterdam – Secondment salary €100K
Strategic Project Purchaser Telecom Infra a.i.
Central Netherlands – Rate €90
Tactical/operational buyer MRO/Capex a.i.
Tilburg Area – Rate €85
Tactical Buyer Shipbuilding a.i.
Leiden Area – Rate €75
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Management
Sourcing Manager (manufacturing & innovation)
Apeldoorn area – Salary: €100K
Supply chain manager high-tech
Rotterdam Area – Salary €90K
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Strategic
Global Category Manager I/C`s
Amsterdam area – Salary: €100K
Senior Buyer Flexforce
Rotterdam Area – Salary €90K
Lead Buyer (manufacturing industry)
Zaandam area – Salary: €85K
(Senior) Category Manager E or Mechanical
Southern Limburg Area – Salary: €80K
Strategic Buyer Automotive
Meppel area – Salary: €75K
Senior Buyer Mechanical
Alkmaar area – Salary: €75K
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Tactical
Sub Contracting Manager
Amersfoort area – Salary: €72K
Global Category Buyer Chemicals
Dordrecht area – Salary: €70K
Tactical Purchaser Rental Equipment
Rotterdam area – Salary €70K
Senior Buyer Flexforce
Rotterdam area – Salary: €60K
Project buyer EPC
Rotterdam area – Salary: €55k
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How to Successfully Negotiate as a Buyer in 2026
In the past, negotiation within procurement mainly revolved around securing the lowest possible price. That was certainly the case when I was a young buyer some 30 years ago. Since then, negotiation has become far more complex – like so many other things. Today, procurement is a strategic business function.
Supplier risk intelligence: why supplier risk management is more important than ever
The impact of geopolitical tensions, trade tariffs, sanctions, cyber threats, and supply chain disruptions A changing reality for procurement The environment in which procurement operates has fundamentally changed. Supply chains have become more international, more complex, and more dependent on a limited number of critical suppliers and regions. At the
The Hidden Costs of a Procurement Talent Shortage
How Understaffed Procurement Teams Lead to Burnout, Increased Operational Risks, and Reduced Strategic Impact A Growing Problem with an Underestimated Impact In many organizations, procurement is under increasing pressure. Supply chains have become more volatile, dependency on suppliers are growing, and business expectations are shifting toward speed, flexibility, and strategic
The growing risk gap in procurement
Today, managing business risk is essential in the procurement industry. While for many years focus lied on cost control, contract management and early involvement in projects, the landscape has shifted significantly. Geopolitical tensions, disruptions in international supply chains, price volatility, and stricter regulations mean that organizations are facing more uncertainty
