Global Lead Procurement Manager Technology & Innovation

Action; Zwaagdijk-Oost; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Action is seeking a Global Lead Procurement Manager Technology & Innovation to shape its technology sourcing strategy and lead an international procurement team. You will develop category strategies for IT infra, software, cloud and digital platforms, negotiate with strategic vendors, and collaborate across Technology, Legal and Finance to ensure scalable, future-proof growth.

This role offers high visibility in Europe with a fast-growing retail platform and the chance to impact Action’s digital

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an international technology or IT procurement environment.
• Strong experience with category management and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and project management skills (prioritize).
• You are confident in expressing your opinion, resilient under pressure, and able to maintain an overview.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technology procurement team (4 FTE)
• Develop category strategies for IT infrastructure, software, cloud, and digital platforms
• Negotiate and manage contracts with strategic technology vendors
• Collaborate with Technology, Legal, and Finance stakeholders
• Contribute to building a scalable procurement organization supporting Action’s rapid growth

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Job description

Global Lead Procurement Manager Technology & Innovation | Action

Action is one of Europe’s fastest-growing retailers, driven by entrepreneurship and bold growth ambitions. Together, we are looking for a procurement leader who will play a key role in shaping the technology landscape that supports Action’s continued international expansion.

As Global Lead Procurement Manager Technology & Innovation | Action, you will lead a team within the international procurement organization and work closely with stakeholders across Technology, Finance, and Legal. You will define procurement strategy, manage key vendor relationships and ensure Action’s technology ecosystem remains scalable, innovative, and future-proof.

Your impact

• Lead the Technology procurement team (4 FTE)
• Develop category strategies for IT infrastructure, software, cloud, and digital platforms
• Negotiate and manage contracts with strategic technology vendors
• Collaborate with Technology, Legal, and Finance stakeholders
• Contribute to building a scalable procurement organization supporting Action’s rapid growth

What makes this role exciting?

• A leadership role in one of Europe’s fastest-growing retail organizations
• Direct impact on Action’s digital and technology landscape
• An international and highly collaborative environment
• Strong growth opportunities within a dynamic organization

Who are we looking for?

• 10+ years of experience in an international technology or IT procurement environment
• Strong experience with category management and supplier negotiations
• Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and project management skills (prioritize).
• You are confident in expressing your opinion, resilient under pressure, and able to maintain an overview.

You will join an international procurement team of around 25 professionals, working together to build a future-proof organization supporting Action’s continued growth across Europe.