Category Buyer

Category Buyer/Manager

About Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems is a company with more than 13,000 driven people in 50 countries, working together as one team on mission-critical technologies and making an impact in everyday life.

From sustainable buildings to high-tech manufacturing, from tiny microchips to the largest ocean-going vessels, from the vehicles of the future to lightweight aircraft. Since 1975, they have been at the forefront of technological innovation where it truly matters — contributing to a clean, smart, and responsible future.

At Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems, they form the beating heart of remarkable buildings. They develop integrated systems for heating, cooling, and sanitary applications, bringing buildings to life by using energy and resources more efficiently.

Go ahead, work the future at Aalberts!

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of a defined group of products across EMEA, managing direct spend, including key internal categories like brass and other Raw Materials
• Own all aspects of category performance: pricing, availability, risk, development, and supplier strategy and most importantly cost-breakdown.
• Develop and execute programs that drive value across margin improvement, supply security, quality, innovation, and sustainability.
• Establish efficient processes and maintain clear communication with production sites and central support functions.
• Lead category strategy development with the Procurement Director and collaborate closely with local teams across multiple countries.
• Build and implement strategic roadmaps to meet procurement objectives for direct materials and internal services.
• Manage supplier relationships end-to-end: identification, onboarding, development, and ongoing performance improvement.
• Lead negotiations and oversee commercial events and tenders at regional and global levels.
• Implement contracting strategies with strong governance to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Monitor market trends to maintain supplier intelligence and competitive benchmarking.
• Drive sourcing base development and allocation decisions across factories and regions.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with suppliers and service providers, acting as the primary liaison with internal stakeholders.
• Provide escalation support and resolve procurement issues swiftly across the region.
• Champion procurement transformation by promoting best practices, tools, and streamlined processes.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives and margin improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (HBO/WO level)
• NEVI 1 and 2 certifications is a plus
• Extensive procurement experience in international organizations
• Affinity with technical or industrial products
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with ERP systems
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus

Offer:

• Salary between €6,500 and €7,000 gross per month
• 8% holiday allowance
• Bonus scheme
• 27 vacation days
• 7 collective additional leave days (ADV)
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Company lease car
• Pension scheme with 50% employer contribution
• Supplementary pension scheme
• Collective health insurance
• 32-40 hours

Contact :

Kennedy Drapin

• +31 6 21 95 64 39
• [email protected]

Gertjan van der Willik

• +31 6 46 83 97 02
• [email protected]