JBT Marel is a global leader in food processing technology, committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across the industry.
Interested?
If you're ready to take ownership of strategic procurement while leading a high-impact team, we'd love to hear from you.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute strategic sourcing plans for spare parts across multiple categories
Lead and develop the spare parts procurement team, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Manage supplier relationships, driving performance in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation
Collaborate with supply chain, service, and operations teams to ensure parts availability and demand alignment
Identify and implement cost reduction and value improvement initiatives
Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement through KPIs and structured reviews
Support inventory optimization strategies while maintaining service levels for customers
About You
You are a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, able to balance long-term planning with operational realities. You thrive in a dynamic, international environment and are motivated by driving improvements and delivering measurable results.
You'll bring:
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
A strategic mindset with strong analytical capabilities
Commercial awareness and negotiation expertise
A proactive and solution-oriented approach
The ability to influence across functions and drive change
Experience & Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Proven experience in procurement or sourcing, ideally within spare parts or technical environments
Experience leading teams in an international organisation
Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and supplier performance management
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and procurement tools
Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage
Benefits
A strategic leadership role within a global and growing organisationThe opportunity to shape procurement strategy and influence business performanceA collaborative and international working environmentProfessional development and career growth opportunitiesExposure to global suppliers and cross-functional teamsA company culture built on unity, innovation, and excellence
Additional Information
Are you ready to drive strategic procurement and lead high-performing teams?
JBT Marel is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Spare Parts Procurement Manager to join our team in Eindhoven. In this role, you will combine strategic procurement leadership with team management responsibilities, ensuring optimal spare parts availability while driving long-term value across the supply chain.
This is a key position where you will balance hands-on leadership with a strong strategic focus - shaping supplier strategies, improving performance, and supporting business growth.
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