Supplier & Partnership Specialist

Kompak Etten-Leur

I'm interested

What is required?

Higher professional education
5 years of work experience
Experience in negotiating complex contracts and framework agreements
Affinity with chemistry
Good command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written
You remain calm under pressure, work independently and result-oriented, and know how to complete matters smoothly and carefully

What will you get?

Market based salary
A one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment
40-hour workweek
200 vacation hours + 4 ATV days per year based on full-time employment
The option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
Training and growth opportunities
8% holiday pay
Travel allowance (from 10km one-way)
Participation in the company pension plan at ASR
A collective accident insurance and collective WGA gap insurance
Company laptop
Possibility to work from home

What will you do?

40% Supplier and contract management
35% Project coordination and change management
25% Analyzing the market and internal alignment

I'm interested

Do you have a question or are you interested? Contact us.

Judith Kroon

HR Manager

Vacancy

As a Supplier & Partnership Specialist at Kompak, you are responsible for connecting customer requirements with the right suppliers and partners. You translate requests into clear purchasing specifications, actively search for suitable suppliers, and negotiate prices, delivery conditions, and quality. You stay sharp on market developments and contribute to finding alternatives or improvements in collaboration with departments such as R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality. In doing so, you continuously work on ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, packaging, and services under the best conditions.

You work on a project basis to successfully implement customer requests, while also being involved in change management processes. In doing so, you monitor agreements made, manage quality, and coordinate price management with Sales and Business Development. You combine commercial and tactical thinking with a pragmatic approach, paying attention to the dynamics between the customer, the supplier, and internal processes.

You are part of the Business Development & Implementation department, an experienced team responsible for the flawless translation of customer requests into operations. Within this department, you will work with project managers, process specialists, and engineers who have been associated with Kompak for years and possess in-depth expertise. You are the linchpin between our project management team, sales, suppliers, and our customers. Your interlocutors will primarily be the project managers, the sales team, suppliers, and customers.

As a Supplier &amp; Partnership Specialist at Kompak, you are responsible for connecting customer requirements with the right suppliers and partners. You translate requests into clear purchasing specifications, actively search for suitable suppliers, and negotiate prices, delivery conditions, and quality. You stay sharp on market developments and contribute to finding alternatives or improvements in collaboration with departments such as R&amp;D, Supply Chain, and Quality. In doing so, you continuously work on ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, packaging, and services under the best conditions.
You work on a project basis to successfully implement customer requests, while also being involved in change management processes. In doing so, you monitor agreements made, manage quality, and coordinate price management with Sales and Business Development. You combine commercial and tactical thinking with a pragmatic approach, paying attention to the dynamics between the customer, the supplier, and internal processes.
You are part of the Business Development &amp; Implementation department, an experienced team responsible for the flawless translation of customer requests into operations. Within this department, you will work with project managers, process specialists, and engineers who have been associated with Kompak for years and possess in-depth expertise. You are the linchpin between our project management team, sales, suppliers, and our customers. Your interlocutors will primarily be the project managers, the sales team, suppliers, and customers.

If you enjoy collaborating with different disciplines and find it a challenge to bring structure to the relationship between purchasing and commerce in a dynamic environment, then this is the job for you.

A customer has specific wishes and conditions for purchasing, but these cannot be fully realized. What do you do?

In this situation, you actively search for alternative solutions and suppliers that meet the customer's wishes, while remaining within feasible possibilities. You explain to the customer why certain requirements cannot be met and propose practical and innovative alternatives. In doing so, you combine your market knowledge with creative solutions and communicate clearly with both the customer and internal teams, such as R&D and Supply Chain, to arrive at a workable solution that is valuable to both the customer and Kompak.

Working at Kompak

WE ARE KOMPAK. WE HELP BRAND OWNERS GROW THEIR HOME & PERSONAL CARE BUSINESSES.

At Kompak, we enable premium brand home and personal care products to be developed, produced, and packaged safely, efficiently, and innovatively. From our state-of-the-art facility in Etten-Leur, we mix and package liquids and powders according to the highest standards of quality, commitment, and innovation.

Since our founding, we've grown into an enthusiastic team of 140 employees, with a modern machine park consisting of three liquid tanks, two powder tanks, and 19 filling lines (including 10 liquid lines and 9 powder lines). Our customers from all over Europe entrust their products to us completely, and we take that trust seriously.

What makes us special?

A team that matters: passion, creativity, smart solutions, and responsibility
are at the heart of everything we do.
Complete production from start to finish: at Kompak, you can be involved
in the entire process, from development to packaging and logistics.
Innovative and modern workplace: working with advanced machinery in a
production environment where quality and safety are paramount.
Growth and development: with us, you'll have opportunities to learn new skills and help build innovative products.

At Kompak, we believe that work is more than just production. It's about collaboration, learning, challenging each other, and being proud of what you achieve together. Whether you work in production, technology, logistics, or support, you contribute to strong brands and a team that truly understands each other's capabilities.

Want to be part of our team?
Discover what it's like to work at Kompak and take the next step, for our clients and for your career.

View company profile of Kompak

Head office in Etten-Leur
140 employees in the Netherlands
45% / 55%
Avg. age 42
Casual / workclothes
Remote working possibilities

Photo of employee Zarnescu Florentin Alexandru

Frans Rozemeijer - Director Operations - Production/Supply Chain/TD

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Kompak produces a wide variety of products. This complexity creates a unique dynamic. I love this dynamic. The intensive collaboration between the various employees and departments makes Kompak a truly wonderful company to work for.

What did you study?
M.Sc. Chemical Engineering at the TU Delft

What do you do in your spare time?
Reading and playing golf

Zarnescu Florentin Alexandru - Technical Operator

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I heard about Kompak from a friend and applied immediately. I previously worked with automated machines (CNC), and I enjoy working with them.

What did you study?
Mechanic Technician CNC-operator, level 3

What do you do in your spare time?
BBQ and renovating old things, sometimes walks/visits in other new cities.

Ed van Riel - Teamleader Technical Service

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I have a keen interest in packaging technology, and this company brings it all together. The wide variety of packaging options makes it a wonderful work environment.

What did you study?
Technical school

What do you do in your spare time?
My hobby is also technology. I run a tractor-pulling team with my son and father-in-law. I handle all the technical and repair work, as well as developing more engine power. I also manage the team's social media.

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