Specialist Procurement

Job Title

Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development and execution with cross‑functional teams to deliver quick wins and innovative breakthroughs.
• Manage Category & Supplier Relationship Management – direct responsibility for multiple indirect and direct categories for regional suppliers and maintain direct relationships with local contacts from global suppliers.
• Organise and directly manage strategic sourcing initiatives (RFI, RFQ, supplier negotiations) using digital sourcing tools.
• Identify business requirements and independently prepare and negotiate contracts with suppliers with minimal legal support.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships using proven processes to realise full value.
• Engage stakeholders positively through problem‑solving and proactive communication to support business needs and cross‑functional projects.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance supplier relationships and personal productivity.
• Leverage market knowledge and data analysis to provide critical insights that shape sourcing strategies and improvement activities.
• Achieve cost control, sustainable cost reduction, and cost containment targets with a Total Cost of Ownership orientation.
• Deliver ongoing savings and meet stakeholder business requirements.
• Participate in achieving ESG goals, including supplier diversity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, supply chain, procurement, engineering or a related field (required).
• Solid experience in direct procurement or in related pharmaceutical roles (quality, engineering, supply chain, finance) with strong interest in procurement.
• Experience in contracting and understanding of legal, compliance and commercial elements.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at the site stakeholder level.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work in a dynamic, high‑speed environment while prioritising effectively.
• Willingness to manage additional categories if required.
• Results‑oriented with a problem‑solving mindset, innovative, analytical, creative and a team player.
• Strong market knowledge, negotiation, supplier management and project management skills.
• Self‑starter, action‑oriented, fluent in English and Dutch (required).
• Preferred: MBA/master’s degree or an advanced degree/certification.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with attractive fringe benefits.
• An annual performance‑based incentive plan.
• 41 days off (20 statutory leave days + 21 ADV days).
• Meal vouchers of €8 per working day.
• Comprehensive hospitalization and group insurance.
• Dynamic working environment within an international context.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.