Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

Role Overview
This role supports regional and corporate operations by managing the procurement and sourcing of goods and services. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, the position focuses on ensuring cost-effective purchasing, timely delivery, and strong supplier relationships while adhering to established sourcing policies and commercial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage RFQs and obtain competitive quotations from qualified suppliers
• Create, place, and follow up on purchase orders and oversee execution
• Monitor delivery timelines to ensure on-time availability of goods and services
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to manage performance and resolve issues
• Support contract negotiation, renewals, and commercial discussions
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in procurement processes and propose improvements
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including KPI monitoring and risk assessment
• Coordinate with internal teams to collect and analyze procurement data
• Handle supplier performance reporting and non-conformity cases
• Process supplier invoices and manage corrections when required
• Prepare cost comparisons and value assessments to support purchasing decisions

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or buying
• Experience within energy, oil & gas, engineering, or technology-driven industries preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; technical background is an advantage
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
• Basic experience or training in contract and agreement templates
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is essential
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and contribute to decision-making

Offer

• Full-time, on-site position (Monday–Friday, standard office hours)
• Initial one-year contract with the intention to extend to a long-term role after successful performance
• Office-based role in the Eindhoven region, Netherlands
• Opportunity to work in a structured procurement environment supporting complex operations
• Exposure to supplier management, commercial negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.