Procurement Logistics Manager Job

Procurement Logistics Manager Date: Jul 17, 2026 Location: Almere, NL, 1322 CE Company: Kraton Make a +Difference at Kraton! At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Procurement team at our Almere location. We are looking for a strategic and collaborative Logistics Procurement Professional who can drive best-in-class procurement strategies for all EU logistics activities, from multimodal transport to warehousing. In this role, you will leverage your industry network, negotiation skills, and market insights to secure optimal value, build strong supplier partnerships, and support key internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Legal. Your ability to translate business needs into effective sourcing strategies, manage complex vendor relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement will be essential in strengthening Kraton's competitive position in the region. Key Responsibilities - Assume responsibility for adherence to the Kraton Purchasing Policies and Procedures. - Develop and implement buying strategies and tactics for the procurement of Logistics for the EU region (all modes of transport (vessel shipments, rail & truck transport) and storage (warehousing & tankage)) that create a competitive advantage for Kraton. - Work closely with other functional areas like Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Sales and Operations as a member or leader of a cross-functional team to define and execute on the logistics spending framework. - Achieve best "value for money" results by ensuring the process of price and service level negotiation includes a current and specific analysis of the suppliers industry, capabilities and financial situation as well as more general benchmarking. - Given the need for cross-functional dialogue and alignme...