About Us

At Braden, we are driven by the extraordinary potential of our colleagues to tackle even the most complex challenges. We turn obstacles into opportunities, and our shared commitment to a sustainable future starts with each of us. Every day, our team collaborates to share knowledge and improve wherever possible, creating lasting benefits for generations to come.

With design offices in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America, Braden combines 100 years of innovation with a strong dedication to customer excellence. We deliver performance and product efficiency for customers in power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. Our offices are strategically positioned to provide global access to our expertise while maintaining a local focus in everything we do. We are a leading supplier of auxiliary equipment for major gas turbine OEMs and a trusted provider of aftermarket products and services for gas turbine operators worldwide.

Role, Team & Location

We are looking for a Procurement Lead – Fabrication & Key Components to join our international organization. This position will be based at our location in Heerlen, the Netherlands, and reports directly to the Manager Operations.

As Procurement Lead, you will take a visible role by incrementally assuming commercial ownership of the supply side of the organization for the defined categories Fabrication and Key Components. You will help create transparency across supplier markets, strengthen sourcing and supplier decision-making, and support the transition toward a global, scalable, and consistent Supply Chain model.

This is a unique opportunity to establish and shape Braden Group’s first dedicated Strategic Procurement function. Working closely with Operations, Project Management, Engineering, Quality and key suppliers, you will contribute to defining procurement strategies, governance and supplier management practices that support the company’s continued international growth.

Operating within a project-driven technical environment in the power generation industry, you will have the opportunity to influence how procurement is organized, strengthen supplier relationships, drive commercial value creation, and help build the foundation for a more strategically integrated Supply Chain function.

Key Responsibilities

As Procurement Lead, you will play a central role in developing a transparent, commercially driven, and globally aligned supply base for Braden Group’s fabrication and key component categories. You will establish and maintain a clear understanding of supplier capabilities, capacities, cost structures, delivery performance, risk exposure, and opportunities for cross-utilization across the organization.

You will lead sourcing initiatives from strategy through execution, including supplier market analysis, RFQ management, commercial evaluation, supplier selection, and recommendation preparation. Lead commercial negotiations with fabricators and strategic suppliers to secure competitive pricing, delivery commitments, contractual alignment, and balanced risk allocation.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Finance, and Business Unit stakeholders, you will align supplier capabilities and market availability with business demand, ensuring informed decisions are made regarding capacity, sourcing approaches, and project execution strategies. You will contribute commercial insight to project planning and decision-making, particularly in situations involving schedule pressure, supplier constraints, technical complexities, or execution risks.

In addition, you will support the development of robust supplier structures and long-term strategic supplier relationships while contributing to the establishment of procurement frameworks, processes, standards, tools, and working practices that strengthen the company’s evolving Supply Chain model. Through continuous performance monitoring and engagement with suppliers, you will drive improvements in cost competitiveness, quality, delivery reliability, responsiveness, and overall supply chain resilience.

The role requires frequent interaction with suppliers through structured communication, supplier visits, shop-floor assessments, and on-site commercial discussions to validate capabilities, strengthen relationships, and support effective decision-making across the supply base.

What You Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, project management, or a comparable role within an industrial and project-based environment.
• A technical background or a combination of technical education and commercial experience is considered a strong advantage.
• Direct procurement exposure involving technical products and an international supply base.
• Experience with leading and initiating sourcing activities, supplier evaluation, supplier relationship management, negotiations, contracts and preparing supplier strategy-related decisions.
• Experience working across functions and key stakeholders in a project-business context with changing priorities, execution risks, commercial and schedule pressure.

Skills

• Comfortable working in an evolving environment where processes and structures continue to develop.
• Strong commercial mindset with excellent cost awareness.
• Analytical and structured approach to problem solving.
• Ability to build effective relationships across functions, business units, and international locations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are considered an advantage.

What You Will Get

At Braden, you will take on a key role in delivering complex, international projects within a technically driven environment. You will have ownership, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on project success and customer satisfaction.

• A full-time position within an international and growing organisation;
• A competitive salary, aligned with your experience and level;
• A culture of openness and short communication lines;
• Strong team culture;
• Opportunities to career growth within our international organisation;
• A dynamic and technically challenging work environment with diverse, international projects;
• A high level of responsibility and autonomy in managing projects end-to-end;
• Close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and commercial functions;
• A professional and structured organisation where continuous improvement and quality are key.

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, drive results, and operate at the centre of technical project execution, this is your opportunity.

Why Join Us?

At Braden, you will be part of a dedicated team that shares a common vision for sustainable and innovative solutions. We offer an inclusive, collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Here, you will have the opportunity to work with talented professionals who share your commitment. Ready to join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and sustainability?

Apply today to become part of Braden and make a meaningful impact on our financial stability and long-term success!