Freelance Procurement Consultant - Logistics & Transportation

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Flevoland; Remote; EUR 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in the Netherlands is seeking Freelance Senior Procurement Consultants to join a fast-growing consultancy and deliver strategic procurement projects across Europe. The role offers high autonomy, direct client exposure and the chance to influence how the practice grows.

You will support clients on procurement, sourcing and supply chain challenges, with a focus on transportation and logistics spend; this is ideal for self-employed professionals seeking ongoing impact and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain
• Experience managing transportation, logistics or operational spend categories is advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercially driven and comfortable working in client-facing environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently
• Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities
• Fluent in Dutch and English

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement projects for clients
• Develop category and supplier strategies across logistics and transportation services
• Support tender management and supplier selection processes
• Analyse spend, identify commercial opportunities and deliver savings initiatives
• Advise stakeholders on procurement best practices and market developments
• Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Contribute to the growth and development of the consulting practice

Job description

One of my clients, a fast-growing procurement and supply chain consultancy, is looking to engage experienced freelance Procurement Consultants who want more than just their next assignment.

This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial business at a defining stage of its growth. The company has already built a strong presence across multiple European markets and is now accelerating its expansion, creating opportunities for consultants who want to help build the future rather than step into a finished structure.

Designed for self-employed procurement professionals, independent consultants and interim managers, the role offers a high degree of autonomy, direct client exposure and the chance to influence how the organisation grows. As the consulting team expands, those joining today will be well positioned to play an active role in shaping its next chapter.

The Role

As a Freelance Senior Procurement Consultant, you will support clients across a wide variety of procurement, sourcing and supply chain challenges, with a particular focus on transportation and logistics spend categories.

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them optimise supplier portfolios, improve commercial outcomes and develop procurement strategies that create long-term value.

As the organisation continues to expand, there will also be opportunities to contribute to internal development initiatives, process improvements and future team growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement projects for clients
• Develop category and supplier strategies across logistics and transportation services
• Support tender management and supplier selection processes
• Analyse spend, identify commercial opportunities and deliver savings initiatives
• Advise stakeholders on procurement best practices and market developments
• Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Contribute to the growth and development of the consulting practice

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain
• Experience managing transportation, logistics or operational spend categories is advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercially driven and comfortable working in client-facing environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently
• Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities
• Fluent in Dutch and English

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Opportunity to join a business during a significant growth phase
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Ability to influence future team development and ways of working
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and procurement challenges
• Entrepreneurial environment with limited bureaucracy
• Clear opportunity to grow alongside the business as it expands
• Direct impact on both client success and company development

Who Could Be Interested?

This opportunity could be particularly interesting for Procurement Managers, Category Managers, Strategic Sourcing Specialists, Procurement Consultants or Supply Chain Professionals who enjoy combining commercial thinking, client interaction and strategic procurement expertise.