• 16 August 2024
  • Vacaturenummer lv-97514
Sibelco Logo Sibelco is a global material solutions company. We mine, process and sell industrial minerals at locations worldwide, focused primarily on silica, clays, feldspathics and olivine. We are also leaders in glass recycling.
The Sibelco Group operates over 110 production sites in 31 countries, with a team of over 5,000 people.

Location: Maastricht (“Op de Bos”)

Are you a resourceful and creative individual in sourcing the best purchase options for Sibelco?
Do you have a passion for negotiation, like to keep a pulse on customer satisfaction and are constantly curious about process improvement and the latest technology?


The Procurement Specialist leads the project procurement activities ensuring the assigned projects obtain the most competitive pricing for their purchases of goods and services, striving for the lowest Total Cost of Ownership while meeting the defined quality and sustainability standards, and respecting the project time constraints.

In the role of Procurement Specialist, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Support project delivery from ideation to handover to operations.
  • Participate and execute the project procurement plan including performing suppliers and contractors sourcing and pre-qualification, preparing RFP, inviting to bid and following up on contract drafting by legal.
  • Lead commercial negotiations in tandem with relevant stakeholders.
  • Conduct supplier's evaluation.
  • Ensure the right connection between internal project stakeholders, consultants, suppliers and contractors.
To be successful in the role of Procurement Specialist, you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Procurement or Purchasing.
  • At least 5 years prior experience in an industrial or construction environment.
  • Strategic and analytical approach, strong ability & passion for negotiation.
  • Independent customer-centric mindset with an organized goal-oriented approach.
  • Able to work and collaborate across functional teams.
  • High fluency in English & Dutch, both verbal and written.
  • Open to travel between The Netherlands and Belgium.
But most importantly, if you embrace our core values, and if this role sparks your enthusiasm to apply your passion to contribute in a meaningful way as a part of Sibelco’s team of unique talents within a diverse international business community, then we very much look forward to hearing from you.

To Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and motivation letter to Najib Loiazizi: [email protected].
For more information about the position, you can contact Anna Pavlenko: [email protected].

Sibelco recognises the strength of our diverse global workforce and values difference and inclusion for all. Our rich mix of people bring an exciting exchange of ideas and knowledge to keep us moving forward and innovating new solutions. We seek talent of all backgrounds and abilities and continue to develop our leaders and our culture to help all current and new employees to grow and reach their full potential.