General Services & Strategic Sourcing project coordinator

Forbo Flooring Systems; Assendelft; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Lead global categories

AI-driven procurement

Sustainability & culture

Job summary

Forbo Flooring Systems is seeking a General Services & Strategic Sourcing project coordinator in the Netherlands. You will coordinate the NPR sourcing programme and act as the key interface between the external consulting partner and internal stakeholders, gaining hands‑on experience in strategic sourcing methodologies.

As the role evolves, you will move into a Procurement Category Manager position for General Services, defining and executing global category strategies across production sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Procurement, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of NPR procurement experience, in sourcing project coordination or category management.
• Exposure to vendor base rationalisation and TCO optimisation initiatives, with the ability to contribute to sourcing and cost improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the NPR sourcing programme portfolio, including planning, milestones, risks, and action tracking.
• Organise governance meetings, steering committees, and executive reporting.
• Ensure progress and alignment with agreed priorities and timelines.
• Act as the primary day‑to‑day interface between Forbo and the consulting partner.
• Coordinate access to data, stakeholders, contracts, and supplier information.
• Monitor project deliverables, challenge recommendations, and ensure knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Engage budget owners and functional leaders across NPR spend categories.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering, alignment on sourcing strategies, and decision‑making.
• Support change management and adoption of sourcing recommendations.
• Support RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract implementation activities.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and monitor compliance with newly negotiated agreements ;
• Translate identified opportunities into measurable business benefits - for a selection of categories within General Services ; others will be delegated to the proper category managers.
• Ensure accurate tracking of savings and performance in coordination with the Procurement Business Controller

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier development

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Procurement or Business Administration

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

General Services & Strategic Sourcing project coordinator

About Forbo Flooring Systems

Forbo Flooring Systems is the global market leader in linoleum floor coverings, owning a market share of over 60%. Forbo Flooring Systems is part of the Forbo Group, which employs more than 5,200 employees and has an international network of 24 production facilities and distribution companies as well as 42 sales organizations in 35 countries across the globe. Forbo is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The Group Company Forbo Holding Ltd is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (securities number 354151, ISIN CH0003541510, Bloomberg FORNSW, Reuters FORN.S).

Global Procurement context

Our Global Procurement team is embarking on an exciting transformation journey — challenging its Non Product Related spend and integrating a fully digital, AI-enabled Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform to deliver state-of-the-art procurement efficiency and unlock new levels of value creation.

Mission / Role Purpose

During the first two years, the primary mission will be to coordinate the NPR strategic Sourcing programme acting as the key interface between the external consulting partner with the internal stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to accelerate expertise across multiple NPR categories and gain hands‑on experience in strategic sourcing methodologies while building a strong internal stakeholder’s network.

Subsequently, the role will evolve into a Procurement Category Manager position for General Services (e.g. Marketing, HR, IT, Professional Services...). In this capacity, you will be accountable for defining and executing global category strategies across 13 production sites and multiple sales organisations. You will lead a vendor base rationalisation programme and drive optimisation of service levels and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Key Responsibilities as NPR Strategic Sourcing Coordinator

• Program & Project Coordination
• Coordinate the NPR sourcing programme portfolio, including planning, milestones, risks, and action tracking.
• Organise governance meetings, steering committees, and executive reporting.
• Ensure progress and alignment with agreed priorities and timelines.
• Consulting Partner Management
• Act as the primary day‑to‑day interface between Forbo and the consulting partner.
• Coordinate access to data, stakeholders, contracts, and supplier information.
• Monitor project deliverables, challenge recommendations, and ensure knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Stakeholder Management
• Engage budget owners and functional leaders across NPR spend categories.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering, alignment on sourcing strategies, and decision‑making.
• Support change management and adoption of sourcing recommendations.
• Sourcing & Implementation Support
• Support RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract implementation activities.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and monitor compliance with newly negotiated agreements ;
• Translate identified opportunities into measurable business benefits - for a selection of categories within General Services ; others will be delegated to the proper category managers.
• Savings & Performance Tracking
• Ensure accurate tracking of savings and performance in coordination with the Procurement Business Controller

Key Responsibilities as Category Manager

• Category Strategy & Execution
• Develop and implement a global category strategies, focussing on value.creation.
• Identify opportunities for TCO optimisation and supplier innovation.
• Lead vendor base rationalisation while safeguarding service continuity and competitiveness
• Ensure strategic alignment with Business needs and sustainability goals.
• Manage relationships and performance of our strategic partners globally.
• Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, service levels and warranties) to maximise value
• Develop and negotiate robust contractual set ups to mitigate risks.
• Drive supplier‑led innovation.
• Global Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with stakeholders and Finance teams across the world.
• Act as the central point of contact for the categories you are in charge.
• Support operational performance by ensuring the availability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Digital Procurement Transformation
• Contribute to the roll‑out and adoption of our new AI‑enabled S2P platform.
• Leverage advanced analytics and AI tools for market intelligence, supplier performance tracking, and cost modelling.
• Promote data‑driven decision‑making and process automation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Procurement, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of NPR procurement experience, in sourcing project coordination or category management.
• Exposure to vendor base rationalisation and TCO optimisation initiatives, with the ability to contribute to sourcing and cost improvement projects..
• Negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage complex, high‑value projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of influencing stakeholders globally.
• Digital procurement mindset with an appetite for AI‑enabled tools.
• Fluent in English, Dutch preferred, French is a plus.
• Willingness to travel globally (~20%).

What We Offer

• The opportunity to accelerate your exposure to various consulting expertise and high speed strategic sourcing initiatives
• The opportunity to lead high‑impact global categories in a dynamic environment.
• Participation in a cutting‑edge digital procurement transformation, leveraging AI and advanced analytics.
• A collaborative, international working culture with a strong focus on sustainability and operational excellence..

Forbo Flooring Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the assigned employees. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.