European Procurement Specialist: Sourcing & Supplier Relations

Aramex; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramex Europe seeks a procurement professional to act as the primary focal point for suppliers and internal stakeholders across assigned stations, with emphasis on Europe, especially the Netherlands and Ireland. The role develops localized procurement strategies, manages supplier onboarding, and leads RFIs/RFPs to optimize spend and terms.

You will negotiate contracts, collaborate with Operations/Finance/Legal, and manage end-to-end P2P processes, ensuring compliance and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business administration, SCM or related field.
• 2-3 years procurement or supply chain experience.
• Familiarity with SAP/Ariba and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary procurement focal point for suppliers and internal stakeholders across assigned stations.
• Develop and implement localized procurement strategies that support business objectives and optimize third-party spend.
• Identify, evaluate, prequalify, onboard, and manage suppliers in coordination with the Vendor Management team.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, favorable terms, quality service, and reliable delivery performance.
• Lead tendering activities, including the preparation and issuance of RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs, and conduct commercial evaluations, comparisons, and recommendations.
• Negotiate contracts, supplier agreements, pricing, terms and conditions, and service-level agreements to achieve the best value for the organization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Legal, and Contracts teams, to define requirements, refine specifications, facilitate technical evaluations, and support purchasing decisions.
• Manage the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle for assigned stations.
• Create, process, issue, and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Monitor purchase order status and supplier performance, resolving delivery issues, delays, and operational challenges as required.
• Coordinate with suppliers and the Accounts Payable team to resolve invoicing queries and ensure timely payments in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation, contracts, purchase orders, and supplier records in compliance with Aramex policies and procedures.
• Manage contract lifecycles and ensure timely renewals through effective procurement planning and tender management.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, spend consolidation, bulk purchasing, and process improvements.
• Monitor market trends, supplier pricing, and cost increases, communicating risks and changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, ethical standards, and corporate governance principles.
• Coordinate with global procurement and excellence teams to support strategic sourcing initiatives, long-term agreements, catalogues, and supplier performance management.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, service levels, and value for money without compromising quality or operational standards.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

P2P process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Aramex Europe seeks a procurement professional to act as the primary focal point for suppliers and internal stakeholders across assigned stations, with emphasis on Europe, especially the Netherlands and Ireland. The role develops localized procurement strategies, manages supplier onboarding, and leads RFIs/RFPs to optimize spend and terms.

You will negotiate contracts, collaborate with Operations/Finance/Legal, and manage end-to-end P2P processes, ensuring compliance and timely deliveries.