Procurement Director

1 maand geleden

Amsterdam, Nederland JPGray - Netherlands Voltijd

For one of our international partners I am looking for a Procurement Director. Are you solution oriented, analytical, flexible and do you have strong negotiation skills? Are you available on a short notice? Then you might be the person I am looking for

Procurement Director

Hours : Full time / 40 hours a week

Location : Amsterdam

Contract : 4 months (via JP Gray)

Language : English

Hybrid role (not a fully remote position)

The Director of Procurement heads up the procurement delivery into the brand and is responsible for defining and ensuring the execution of the procurement strategy, policies, processes, and tools.

This role will be responsible for leading all global procurement efforts to efficiently and effectively enable spend owners such as business units and functional partners to maximize the value they receive from suppliers to meet their strategic objectives. This role is also responsible for positioning procurement as a strategic, value-add partner towards the business and will act as a strategic advisor to senior management on procurement related matters.

In this role the Director will strive to drive excellence across all procurement operational activities and processes and enforce proper internal governance and controls.

What will you be responsible for as a Procurement Director:

  • Oversee $2BN+ external third party spend and drive alignment of the business spend/investment plans with company procurement strategy and annual budget process.
  • Work with the the sourcing group to create and implement the global procurement strategies locally, drive key policies and processes specific to the brand, and drive adherence to and global alignment on the category strategies, key procurement policies and processes.
  • Own the procurement productivity agenda and program for the business. Ability to manage communication and relationships with VP's and SVP's across the business.
  • Manage the total spend of the company on external goods and services, at true market conditions and optimal price/quality ratio.
  • Drive and implement better contract management processes and tools.
  • Own the operational aspects, performance and service delivery into the business as it relates to P2P, Procurement operations and Travel & Expense.
  • Guide the development and implementation of the systems for sourcing, contract management, vendor management, and purchase to pay.
  • Cooperate closely with the Risk & Compliance function, to ascertain that all procurement-related reputation, financial, and operational risks are identified and mitigated.
  • Ensure compliance with the code of conduct in all procurement processes.
  • Understand and know the spend (patterns). Identify and pursue possibilities for cost reduction.
  • Own the professional development of the Operations team, actively upskilling the team to deal with an increasingly complex environment.
  • Ensure that daily procurement operations are operating optimally and in a compliant manner;
  • Function as a backfill for the Procurement Manager when needed.

Your profile:

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master degree preferred.
  • At least 10 years of progressive growth in supply chain, finance or procurement space, including 8 years of procurement experience in global category management leadership.
  • Leader applying mastery of the procurement professional discipline including sourcing, category management and P2P.
  • Strong managerial skills with the ability to lead a team that is dealing with tough stakeholders, tight deadlines, and big impact projects.
  • Knowledge of key procurement tools (iValua preferred), and contract management tools.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent corporate agility to collaborate and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to drive change and adapt quickly in an agile environment.
  • Superior negotiation, communication and story-telling skills.
  • Internationally accredited procurement qualification is preferred (e.g. CIPS).
  • Expert Market knowledge: Deep knowledge of most NPR/Indirect and IT categories.

Interested?

If you are interested in this role and you are available within 2-3 weeks, please apply via the website or contact Katarzyna Beller-Wajer via k.wajer(a)jpgray.nl. We always strive to respond to all applications within 5 working days. Sometimes due to the number of responses we cannot. If you have not received a reply we regret to inform that we have continued with other candidates.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Senior Director, Global Procurement CoE

    4 weken geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Teva Pharmaceuticals Voltijd

    The opportunityThe Global Head of Procurement CoE is a key member of our Global Procurement Leadership Team (GPLT), reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer. You will be leading the GP and cross-functional initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable and measureable business results, focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. You...

  • Director- Professional Services

    4 weken geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Zycus Voltijd

    Director- Professional Services (EU) (GLO03176) Global DeliveryFrance, Netherlands, GermanyAbout UsZycus is a pioneer in Cognitive Procurement software and has been a trusted partner of choice for large global enterprises for two decades. Zycus has been consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and other analysts for its Source to Pay integrated suite....

  • Director of Supply Chain

    10 uur geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Digital Realty - Multi-Lingual 2023 Voltijd

    Your role The Director of Supply Chain is a results-oriented collaborator that will create a competitive advantage by driving and supporting the overall customer installations sourcing and supplier management program for the EMEA region.  This will include developing and executing supply chain strategies, support for the implementation project teams,...

  • Director of Supply Chain

    1 uur geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Digital Realty Voltijd

    Your role The Director of Supply Chain is a results-oriented collaborator that will create a competitive advantage by driving and supporting the overall customer installations sourcing and supplier management program for the EMEA region. This will include developing and executing supply chain strategies, support for the implementation project teams,...

  • Account Director EMEA

    1 maand geleden

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Nederland SpendLab Recovery B.V. Voltijd

    Collaborate directly with our Chief Revenue Officer and top SpendLab leaders to drive new client acquisition and significant revenue growth. Your mission? Identify, engage, and onboard large global enterprises while providing invaluable insights for our Enterprise strategy. Are you passionate about combining financial services with cutting-edge tech? Do you...

  • Director, Head of Design

    3 weken geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Prologis Voltijd

    Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate. We own, manage and develop high-quality properties in the world’s most vibrant centers of commerce, approximately 72 million square meters in 19 countries. Some of the world’s largest brands (e.g., Amazon, BMW, DHL, FedEx, Pepsi) turn to us because they know an efficient supply chain will make their...

  • Regional Category Manager Logistics

    6 dagen geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland CSL Voltijd

    You will manage sub-categories across Logistics, including but not limited to Airfreight, Seafreight, Road Freight, Courier, Freight Forwarders, Third Party Logistics, and Logistics Packaging, and is responsible for the development and execution of category management strategies across the entire CSL Logistics organisation (CSL Behring, Seqirus, and Vifor)...

  • Category Manager Raw Materials

    1 maand geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Michael Page International (Netherlands) Voltijd

    About Our Client For our client we are searching for the right Category Buyer Raw Materials. These are exciting and positively challenging times at this organization as they pave the way, defining and implementing the procurement strategy for the upcoming years. This also sprouted the new opportunity as Category Manager, stationed in their HQ in Amsterdam....

  • Director Air Freight Pricing

    2 dagen geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland DP World Voltijd

    How you will contribute: Support the commercial organization to develop a Product Strategy and align with other overseas and cluster VP’s Execute development of product growth Plans , including customer portfolio, revenues and gross profit Implement and conduct Airfreight performance management (business growth, operational performance as well as...

  • Infrastructure and Asset Manager

    1 maand geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Unilabs Voltijd

    As the manager of Infrastructure and Assets, you are responsible for the development and execution of the facility policy, building management, safety policy, and maintenance & management of infrastructure and machinery. You ensure efficient and effective execution of activities of the infrastructure and assets department.This also includes leading...

  • Sr. Manager Global HR Process Excellence

    1 week geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Rituals Voltijd

    VacatureomschrijvingYour goal is to provide a professional and smooth user experience for local HR teams and end users of our HR systems.  In close alignment with the Centres of Expertise, the local HR teams, and the HR Process Experts, you will identify opportunities for process improvements. These efforts can be supported by adjusting current systems or...

  • Head of Supply Chain

    2 weken geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Bravo Consulting: Retail & Luxury HR Consulting & Executive Search Voltijd

    Managing Director Bravo Consulting | HR consultancy & Project Management | Executive Search Luxury & Retail I Learning & Development I previously… The Company: A innovative, international performance apparel company for yoga, running and other athletic pursuits, with more than 10.000 employees all over the world. About this role: As Head of Logistics,...

  • Associate Director Audience

    2 weken geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Mediabrands Voltijd

    Initiative is different to other media agencies. We are not trapped by a legacy structure primarily centered on paid advertising. Instead, we are liberated by a new world structure designed to deliver highly differentiated and highly effective communications strategies for our clients.We are the world’s fastest growing media agency built upon the strongest...

  • Associate Director Audience

    1 maand geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland IPG Mediabrands Voltijd

    Initiative is different to other media agencies. We are not trapped by a legacy structure primarily centered on paid advertising. Instead, we are liberated by a new world structure designed to deliver highly differentiated and highly effective communications strategies for our clients. We are the world’s fastest growing media agency built upon the...

  • Legal Counsel Benelux

    7 dagen geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland The Kraft Heinz Company Voltijd

    Description About the position Due to parental leave, we have an exciting opportunity available for an interim Head of Legal Benelux! This role will support the various Dutch and Belgian business teams (e.g. sales, marketing, HR and factory teams) and will report to the General Counsel of Continental Europe. Additionally, the role supports...

  • Head of Platform

    4 dagen geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland The Kraft Heinz Company Voltijd

    Description About the Position We have an excellent opportunity available for a senior Head of Platform, with strong commercial and innovation experience to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Head of Tomato Ketchup for EPDM lies within the Europe and Pacific Developed Markets zone, reporting into the Director of Portfolio, Innovation and New...

  • Executive Assistant

    3 dagen geleden

    Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Boston Consulting Group Voltijd

    WHAT YOU'LL DORole profileWe offer you a team-oriented role working with Managing Directors & (Senior) Partners (MDP) and Partners within the London, Amsterdam or Brussels offices. Reporting to the Team Assistant Manager or Senior Managers this position would suit a detail driven individual with excellent technical skills and a willingness to take on...

  • Executive Assistant

    4 weken geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Boston Consulting Group Voltijd

    WHAT YOU'LL DORole profileWe offer you a team-oriented role working with Managing Directors & (Senior) Partners (MDP) and Partners within the London, Amsterdam or Brussels offices. Reporting to the Team Assistant Manager or Senior Managers this position would suit a detail driven individual with excellent technical skills and a willingness to take on...

  • Executive Assistant

    3 weken geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Boston Consulting Group Voltijd

    WHAT YOU'LL DORole profileWe offer you a team-oriented role working with Managing Directors & (Senior) Partners (MDP) and Partners within the London, Amsterdam or Brussels offices. Reporting to the Team Assistant Manager or Senior Managers this position would suit a detail driven individual with excellent technical skills and a willingness to take on...

  • Manager Communications Design Nike

    2 weken geleden

    Amsterdam, Nederland Mediabrands Voltijd

    Initiative is different to other media agencies.We are not trapped by a legacy structure primarily centered on paid advertising. Instead, we are liberated by a new world structure designed to deliver highly differentiated and highly effective communications strategies for our clients. We are the world’s fastest growing media agency built upon the strongest...