Procurement Specialist - Amsterdam

As a procurement specialist, you play a crucial role in the procurement process of goods and services for the organization. You are responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to ensure the organization s procurement needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

*Urgent - Role Interviewing Now!*

This is a Amsterdam based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global Technology Client that is working on their largest digital and technological transformation program.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analysing Category Profiles:

   • Analyse internal data (historical spend analysis, category constraints, criticality) and external factors (market trends, cost information) to develop category profiles.
   • Provide inputs to category strategy development based on the analysis.

2. Supporting Internal Customers:

   • Assist internal customers in preparing purchase requisitions for services.
   • Collaborate closely with the Procurement Ops group to facilitate the requisition process.

3. Demand Forecasting:

   • Ensure transparency on short, mid, and long-term demand for relevant products/services.
   • Cooperate closely with internal customers to secure the supply for the organization.

4. Executing Buying Process:

   • Execute the buying process according to approved procurement methods and organisation Holdings policies.
   • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies.

5. Supplier Management:

   • Follow up with suppliers and renegotiate delivery terms if there is non-compliance.
   • Support supplier relationship management and performance evaluation activities.

6. Contract Management:

   • Manage contract implementation in collaboration with internal customers.
   • Monitor compliance across the contract lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in a business-related field.
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology, category management, procure-to-pay processes, and supplier management.
  • Excellent analytical ability, attention to detail, and flexibility to work independently and in teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build credibility with business partners.
• Years of Relevant Job Knowledge: Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience, preferably with experience in other categories of indirect spend.

This role demands a strong blend of analytical skills, procurement expertise, and interpersonal abilities to effectively manage categories, support internal stakeholders, and drive supplier relationships.

Please send your CV or call Toni to discuss this further.

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