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11/11/2026 Danish Crown Foods NLD-Haarlem Technical Buyer (m/f/d) Are you passionate about procurement and ensuring the smooth supply of materials to production? Do you enjoy working in a structured and proactive way, coordinating deliveries, and collaborating closely with various departments? Are you someone who takes ownership, maintains an overview, and thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Then join us as an Technical Buyer (m/f/d) at our Haarlem site! What is the job about? To strengthen our Procurement team in Haarlem, we are looking for a driven and proactive Technical Buyer who moves smoothly between the factory and purchasing. You are someone who takes responsibility, maintains the big picture, and can switch between tasks quickly. In this role, you will ensure the timely availability of spare parts. You will work closely with suppliers, craftsmen and central procurement in Denmark to ensure that purchasing processes run smoothly and efficiently. Further, you play an important role in maintaining reliable material flows and continuously improving our procurement processes. You will report directly to the Head of Procurement, who is placed in Denmark, and have a dotted line to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, located in Haarlem. Your Responsibilities Place and manage purchase orders (POs) with suppliers to ensure the timely availability of spare parts, lubricants required for production and various services. Coordinate deliveries, monitor progress, and ensure that suppliers meet agreed delivery schedules and commitments. Identify delivery deviations and initiate appropriate actions to resolve bottlenecks and prevent disruptions to production. Check invoices and prices and ensure the correct processing of purchasing-related transactions. Collaborate closely with the factory and central procurement in Denmark to ensure efficient procurement processes and reliable material supply. Coordinate article changes and new product introductions, ensuring that the relevant purchasing activities are aligned with production requirements. Monitor KPIs, support complaint handling, and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and operational performance. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, sustainability, and more efficient ways of working. Ensure procurement orders regarding CAPEX / investments. Your Profile Higher Professional Education (HBO) working and thinking level, preferably in a commercial, supply chain, business administration, or comparable field. Relevant professional experience in a supporting role within procurement, technical know how. Basic experience with ERP systems; knowledge of SAP is an advantage. The ability to work effectively within a matrix organization and collaborate with different stakeholders across departments and locations. An interest in sustainability, process optimization, and continuous improvement is an advantage. Fluent in written and spoken Dutch and English. A self-starter with a proactive attitude and the ability to take initiative and responsibility. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset. Excellent prioritization skills and the ability to maintain an overview in a dynamic environment. An analytical and accurate working style, with confidence working with numbers and data. A hands-on mentality and a strong focus on achieving results. What You Can Expect A varied and challenging role within a leading international food producer with a successful future ahead. The opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of a modern production facility and make a tangible impact on procurement processes. A professional working environment with a strong focus on organization, efficiency, and continuous improvement. A supportive company culture that values its employees, collaboration, and mutual respect. Opportunities to develop your professional skills and grow within an international organization. A full-time position with a competitive salary and attractive secondary employment benefits. The opportunity to work within Danish Crown, benefiting from the strength and experience of an international company with Danish roots. At Danish Crown Haarlem, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself within a European meat products manufacturer that combines a professional approach to organization and processes with a genuine focus on its employees, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Appetite for more? To learn more, please contact Lene Nelausen, Head of Procurement, at +45 21 66 45 56. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so please send your application and CV as soon as possible, including your earliest possible start date. Interviews will be conducted in Haarlem, on December 1st or 2nd, 2026 We look forward to hearing from you. Your Contact Frank Garbelmann Recruitment Team Danish Crown Haarlem, The Netherlands

Core Responsibilities

Manage purchase orders for spare parts, lubricants, services, and CAPEX, coordinating suppliers and deliveries to ensure materials are available on time. Work with the Haarlem factory and central procurement in Denmark to resolve supply issues, support purchasing transactions, monitor KPIs, and improve procurement processes.

Requirements

The role calls for higher professional education-level capability, preferably in a commercial, supply chain, or business administration field, relevant procurement support experience, and technical knowledge. Candidates should have basic ERP experience, preferably SAP, fluent written and spoken Dutch and English, and strong communication, analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Attractive Secondary Employment Benefits
• Professional Development Opportunities