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We are looking to hire a key member of our Procurement team at our Almere location. We are looking for a strategic and collaborative Logistics Procurement Professional who can drive best-in-class procurement strategies for all EU logistics activities, from multimodal transport to warehousing. In this role, you will leverage your industry network, negotiation skills, and market insights to secure optimal value, build strong supplier partnerships, and support key internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Legal. Ensure full compliance with Kraton’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and governance. Develop and implement robust procurement strategies for EU Logistics—covering all transport modes and storage—to enhance Kraton’s competitive position. Collaborate effectively with Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Sales, and Operations, serving as a member or leader of cross-functional teams to define and execute the logistics spending framework. Deliver strong ‘value for money’ outcomes through well-informed negotiations based on thorough supplier, market, and industry analysis. Oversee the full scope of EU Logistics Procurement (all transport modes and storage) while providing ad-hoc logistics procurement support to the ASPAC region. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Logistics Procurement within a B2B environment; A well-established professional network within the logistics sector. Proven ability to negotiate effectively and develop high-level procurement strategies that deliver optimal cost and value outcomes. Strong capability in building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships, as well as fostering productive partnerships with internal stakeholders to ensure fit-for-purpose service delivery. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Ability to ensure alignment of EU Logistics Procurement strategies with Kraton’s corporate and functional strategies across Supply Chain, Global Procurement, and Sales. Willingness and capability to provide ad-hoc logistics procurement support to the ASPAC region. Demonstrated expertise in vendor sourcing, bid management, negotiation, contract award recommendations, and contract administration. Experience evaluating supplier performance and resolving disputes, price changes, or scope variations in collaboration with Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales teams. Solid background in Logistics and Procurement, supported by strong project management capabilities. Working knowledge of SAP (both operational and procedural). Opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team of professionals in the field. Bachelor/MBA degree preferred (Supply Chain Management/Operations Management & Logistics). ————————————————– Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies.
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