Your responsibilities

• Run sourcing projects from market analysis and scope definition through tendering, negotiation, contracting and implementation, with support from the Category Manager where needed
• Negotiate framework agreements and one-off contracts, where service levels often matter as much as price
• Build strong supplier relationships and follow up on performance
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into practical solutions
• Use spend analysis and benchmarking to find opportunities for savings, standardization and better use of existing agreements
• Help the Category Manager develop and implement the category strategy, and gradually take more ownership of selected categories
• Act as a point of contact for Operational Buyers in their day-to-day work
• Keep contracts, pricing, supplier data and documents accurate and up to date; administration is a real part of this job

Your profile

• At least 2 years of procurement experience, including hands-on work with sourcing and contracts
• An affinity with buying services or other indirect spend; facility experience is a plus
• Commercial instinct and confidence in negotiations
• Fluency in Dutch and English, spoken and written, as many of our contracts are in Dutch
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect people across teams
• A hands-on approach, a sense of ownership and a willingness to keep learning
• A good head for numbers and solid MS Office skills
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent experience

Our offer

• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities
• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing