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SABIC is a global leader in chemicals where innovation and sustainability are central. As part of the regional procurement team, you will support transformation regarding carbon neutrality and the circular economy. Yacht is the connecting force for professionals who want to move forward, and we look forward to supporting your career at SABIC.

Good to know: within 15 minutes after your application, you will receive a WhatsApp message from us. We will then ask you a few short questions about your application to help you faster. Don't have WhatsApp? No problem! Then we will contact you by phone or email.

Do you have the vision to shape sourcing strategies for a complex European spend category at SABIC? This exciting role gives you the opportunity to shape the sourcing strategies for Business Services in Europe, covering a range of outsourced and managed services. You will be the focal point for key stakeholders and strategic suppliers, taking ownership of the category, its contracts, and supplier relationships. You challenge the status quo, implement innovative solutions, and drive the strategic transformation of the organization. Are you the expert connector we are looking for?

Apply now and receive a WhatsApp message within 15 minutes with a few short questions so we can help you quickly. Don't have WhatsApp? Then we will contact you by phone or email!

About the role

At SABIC, you lead the development and implementation of regional category plans and get involved with strategic business initiatives to reshape and transform the organization. Your scope covers a variety of services, including contingent workforce management, recruitment process outsourcing, integrated facility management, marketing & communications, and waste management services. You are responsible for managing an annual spend of approximately 75 million euros, managing supplier performance and business continuity risks to optimize value against lowest costs.

Your main tasks and responsibilities at SABIC:

• Translate the vision and objectives of senior management into strategic regional category plans.
• Define and execute the regional Category Sourcing & Contracting strategy.
• Identify and actively drive opportunities to optimize Value Creation across the European region and business units.
• Deliver cost savings through benchmarking, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and Business Process Outsourcing.
• Collaborate with and challenge suppliers to drive innovations and reduction of the Total Cost of Ownership.
• Manage a portfolio of contracts, supplier performance, supply risks, and supplier relations.

• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.

• Ideally, 10+ years of working experience in a procurement or commercial role within a complex international business environment.

• Excellent verbal and written English skills are required to engage with regional and global stakeholders.

• Ability to operate effectively within a culturally diverse environment.

• Ability to deliver cost-effective solutions in an inflationary market while securing business continuity.

As an interim professional at Yacht, you become part of our community of experts. We offer you a stable foundation and plenty of opportunities to take your expertise to a higher level.

• A competitive salary between 6,000 and 7,700 euros gross per month based on 40 hours.

• A one-year contract with the prospect of an indefinite contract.

• A monthly individual choice budget (IKB) of 8.76% of your salary that you can use flexibly.

• 25 vacation days; 5 days can be included in the IKB budget.

• An attractive plus pension scheme at ASR Capital.

• Net € 750 to set up your home office.

• A monthly net allowance of € 25.00 for the use of internet, laptop, and mobile.

• Unlimited access to Yacht Academy with more than 5,000+ courses.

• Your own training budget to follow job-related courses and training.

• A good travel allowance; 100% public transport reimbursement or € 0.23 per km.

• A referral bonus of € 1,500 per referred candidate who starts working at Yacht.

• Various bonus schemes.

• The possibility to work hybrid.

• Personal guidance and your own HR contact person for your career and development.