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Procurement Senior Specialist

Zeren Group Holding B.V. · Amsterdam, Noord-Hollandapprox. The posting names no place; this is the employer's city.

Location
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
The posting names no place; this is the employer's city.
Posted
Today

About the job

We are seeking a Procurement professional with at least 5 years of expertise and full English proficiency to oversee corporate services, facility management, and non-technical consultancy categories across the group companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Execute central procurement activities in alignment with company policies, procedures, and targets across all group companies.

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Manage assigned procurement categories and prepare detailed management and category reports.

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Conduct comprehensive market research, benchmark analysis, and cost breakdowns (CBD) to track market conditions.

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Identify alternative and new suppliers to optimize delivery times, lower total costs, establish corporate payment terms, and maintain quality standards.

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Prepare requests for quotations (RFQ), collect and compare offers, and determine supplier candidates using a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach.

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Monitor and control the drafting, signing, and execution of contracts to ensure full compliance with established terms.

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Coordinate the end-to-end purchasing process, including order forwarding, delivery tracking, goods/services receipt, and invoice verification.

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Plan and conduct supplier audits under the leadership of the Quality Assurance Department and follow up on post-audit action plans.

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Support the preparation of procurement budgets and drive cost-reduction projects to increase company competitiveness.

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Manage and support the sampling process for new products or modifications.

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Update internal departmental procedures and actively contribute to digital transformation and process improvement projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, International Trade, Business Administration, or Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences.

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At least 5 years of professional experience in detailed price analysis, supplier evaluation, purchasing contracts, and e-tendering.

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Proven procurement experience in corporate communications, HR consulting, financial consulting, health, insurance, office rentals, facility management, catering, and non-technical services.

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Professional fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Strong technical proficiency in the SAP MM module and core computer skills, particularly MS Office and Excel.

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Exceptional negotiation and communication skills with the ability to confidently interact with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

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Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks, identify practical solutions, and make sound decisions under pressure.

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Excellent numeracy, reporting, and organizational skills with a strict discipline for deadlines and attention to detail.

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Completed military service for male candidates.

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