Senior Buyer Benelux

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This position reports to

Procurement Manager

Your role and responsibilities

Do you love the thrill of negotiation, building strategic supplier relationships, and creating smarter, more sustainable sourcing strategies? Then we have the perfect role for you! As Senior Buyer Benelux, you'll be at the heart of our supply chain-driving procurement excellence across our manufacturing sites in the Netherlands and Belgium. You'll work on projects that matter, collaborate with teams across Europe, and ensure our operations are always one step ahead. Sound like your next career move? Read on! What will you do? You're the linchpin of reliable and future-ready supply-ensuring our production flows smoothly while creating long-term value for ABB. Here's what your day could look like: ✅ Ensure timely supply of direct materials across the Benelux region ✅ Negotiate with key suppliers to secure the best value and performance ✅ Develop sourcing strategies aligned with global category plans ✅ Drive cost savings through smart analysis, lean practices, and contract improvements ✅ Work closely with engineering, logistics, and quality teams to reduce risks and optimize inventory ✅ Lead supplier onboarding and continuous performance evaluation ✅ Support sustainability, localization, and digitalization in procurement ♻️ ✅ Monitor KPIs and support monthly reporting Your team You'll be part of a driven and professional team of procurement experts operating in the Benelux. You'll work both independently and collaboratively, supported by global category managers, plant teams, and supply chain colleagues. Together, we make things happen-always with an eye on innovation and impact.

Qualifications for the role

• Who are you?
• You're a strategic thinker with a hands-on mentality. You love numbers, negotiations, and nurturing supplier relationships-but you're also a team player who thrives in a dynamic, international environment. You thrive the day-to-day operational tasks that keep procurement running smoothly.
• You also have:
• ✔️ A Bachelor's, Master's, or HBO degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering-or equivalent experience
• ✔️ At least 5 years of relevant procurement experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• ✔️ Excellent negotiation skills and supplier management capabilities
• ✔️ Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract terms, and risk assessments
• ✔️ Fluency in English (Dutch is a plus)
• ✔️ Familiarity with tools like SAP, Excel, and reporting dashboards
• ✔️ Willingness to travel occasionally across the Netherlands and Belgium

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory What does ABB offer you? At ABB, we believe in creating value-not just for our customers, but also for our people. Here's what you can expect from us: Competitive salary based on experience 13th-month bonus & excellent pension plan ️ 40 paid days off (27 vacation days + 13 ADV days) Career development opportunities in a global organization ♻️ A role where sustainability and innovation are at the core Training and learning opportunities to grow your skills Flexibility to work across different ABB sites in the Netherlands and Belgium Interested? ✨ Does this sound like your next step? Don't wait-apply now at www.abb.nl under "Careers at ABB." Questions? Reach out to Xavier Lie-A-Tjam (Talent Partner) at +31 6 21897862 or via email at xavier.lie-a-tjam@nl.abb.com.