Thermoheat B.V. is an established company with over 40 years of experience in the refractory industry and part of the internationally active LOEWE Group, a family-owned business founded in 1962.
Operating from locations in the Netherlands and Portugal, Thermoheat delivers tailor-made refractory solutions for industrial clients worldwide. Our core markets include the petrochemical, steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, energy, waste incineration, ceramic, and glass industries.
Our portfolio covers the full range of refractory products and services – including thermal seals, refractory pre-shapes, and passive fire protection systems – from a single source.
Thermoheat is VCA** and ISO 9001:2015 certified and audited according to NEN 4400-1, ensuring high standards in quality, safety, and compliance.
As Procurement Manager, you are responsible for strategic and operational purchasing activities, ensuring material availability, cost efficiency, and quality compliance. You work closely with Project Management, Warehouse Operations, and the Head of Supply Chain & Procurement within the LOEWE Group.
This role is ideal for a hands-on procurement professional with experience in industrial or project-based environments.
Procurement & Supplier Management
Ensure timely procurement of materials according to technical specifications and project requirements
Manage purchasing based on requirement forms from Project and Sales Managers
Conduct price negotiations, supplier evaluations, and offer comparisons
Support supplier contract management within defined negotiation frameworks
Maintain supplier, article, and pricing data in the ERP system
Inventory & Warehouse Coordination
Monitor stock levels and ensure material availability in cooperation with the Warehouse Manager
Oversee correct inventory handling, both physically and within the ERP system
Resolve delivery delays, shortages, and transport-related issues
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Coordinate closely with Project Managers on delivery schedules and project timelines
Align procurement and logistics processes with warehouse operations
Report purchasing performance and procurement topics to the Head of Supply Chain & Procurement
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and use of PPE
Support environmentally responsible waste disposal
Identify, report, and document unsafe situations or near-misses
Your Profile
Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or comparable qualification
Relevant professional experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management
Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Navision, or similar)
Structured, solution-oriented, and pragmatic working style
Fluent English required; Dutch and/or German are an advantage
Competitive salary package and attractive corporate benefits
Permanent role in a stable, internationally operating company
Professional training and development opportunities
Flexible working conditions and a collaborative, supportive team culture
Long-term perspective within a family-owned industrial group
Join Thermoheat B.V. – a member of the LOEWE Group