Procurement Specialist

At JBT Marel, our technology helps food processors around the world produce high-quality, safe, and sustainable food. As part of the Planning & Procurement team in Lichtenvoorde, you will play a key role in ensuring materials, components, and outsourced assemblies are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Procurement Specialist (Operational Buying & Outsourcing Engineering) who enjoys taking ownership, collaborating with suppliers, and continuously improving processes.

The Opportunity

As a Procurement Specialist you will combine operational purchasing responsibilities with support for outsourcing activities. You will manage your own supplier portfolio and work closely with internal stakeholders and international suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of parts, assemblies, and outsourced production activities.

This role offers a unique combination of day-to-day purchasing activities and involvement in larger outsourcing projects, where complete assemblies or machine components are sourced from external manufacturing partners across Europe and beyond.

You will work in a small, experienced team where you can make a visible impact, contribute new ideas, and help optimize our supply chain processes.

What you will do

Order Management

• Place purchase orders and follow up on supplier confirmations.
• Monitor and manage delivery schedules and supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate supplier and item master data within the ERP system.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding operational purchasing matters.
• Communicate delivery updates and potential risks to internal stakeholders.
• Manage your own supplier portfolio and build effective supplier relationships.

Invoice Management

• Review and minimize price discrepancies.
• Verify, approve, and follow up on supplier invoices.
• Support accurate and timely invoice processing.

Complaints & Repairs

• Coordinate and resolve supplier complaints.
• Manage repair and non-conformance processes with suppliers.
• Follow corrective actions to ensure sustainable solutions.

Outsourcing Support

• Support the outsourcing of assemblies, fabricated parts, and machine modules to external suppliers.
• Coordinate production progress, delivery planning, and communication with outsourcing partners.
• Assist in supplier evaluations and quality follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with experienced Outsourcing Engineers on supplier development and outsourcing projects.
• Potentially support supplier visits and inspections as your experience grows.

Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze inventory strategies and stock levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Contribute to process optimization initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations.
• Propose practical improvements that increase efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Help develop smarter ways of working within the team and with suppliers.

What you will bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work and thinking level.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with vocational background and substantial relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Manufacturing or machine-building experience is an advantage but not required.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and English.

Competencies

• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mentality.
• Team player with a proactive and hands-on approach.

About the Role Level

You have working knowledge and experience within your discipline and continue to build your understanding of our organization, processes, products, and customers.

You perform mainly straightforward or structured assignments that further develop your professional expertise. You use established procedures, guidelines, and best practices to analyze and resolve routine purchasing and supply chain challenges. While working under supervision, you will receive guidance and coaching from experienced colleagues and senior professionals, helping you further grow within the organization.

Why Join JBT Marel?

At JBT Marel, you will find more than just a job.

What Makes This Role Unique?

• A combination of operational purchasing and international outsourcing activities.
• Responsibility for your own supplier portfolio.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to process improvements.
• A small team environment with short communication lines and visible impact.
• International supplier interactions across Europe and beyond.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth within Supply Chain and the wider organization.
• Freedom to bring new ideas and help improve the way we work.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working possibilities after onboarding (up to one day per week working from home).
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of food production worldwide.