Strategic Procurement

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As Strategic Buyer, you will develop sourcing strategies, optimise supplier performance, and drive sustainable value across the organisation.

Toegevoegd 07/08/2026

  • Play a key role in shaping procurement strategy
  • Work across the business and drive real impact

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Our client is an internationally operating organisation within a technical and industrial environment. The company is currently focused on strengthening its procurement capabilities and further professionalising internal processes to support future growth.
The culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented, offering employees the autonomy to take ownership while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic environment.

Functie

  • Developing and implementing category management and sourcing strategies
  • Managing supplier relationships and performance programmes
  • Leading contract negotiations and commercial discussions
  • Identifying and delivering cost-saving and value-creation initiatives
  • Driving procurement-related improvement and transformation projects
  • Analysing market trends, risks, and sourcing opportunities
  • Expanding and evaluating supplier networks
  • Enhancing procurement processes, governance, and reporting structures
  • Supporting cross-functional initiatives together with internal stakeholders
  • Managing supplier risk and ensuring continuity of supply
  • Using data-driven insights to support procurement decisions
  • Contributing to the professionalisation of procurement practices across the organisation



Profiel

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree level of thinking and working
  • Several years of experience within strategic procurement or category management
  • Strong supplier management and contract negotiation experience
  • Excellent analytical and commercial skills
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholders across different levels of an organisation
  • Experience leading projects and improvement initiatives
  • A proactive and solution-oriented mindset
  • The ability to establish structure and drive change
  • Fluency in English



Aanbod

  • Competitive salary package based on experience
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Attractive pension scheme
  • Hybrid working opportunities and flexibility (2 days office)
  • Personal development and training opportunities
  • High level of autonomy and ownership
  • Direct impact on strategic business decisions
  • Exposure to an international working environment



Contact
Indji Alizade
Referentienummer
JN-082026-7078785

Vacature samenvatting

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Category Management
Industrie
Industrial / Manufacturing
Vacatures per locatie
Venray
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Indji Alizade
Vacature referentie
JN-082026-7078785
Kantoor of thuiswerk
Thuiswerken/hybride