Global Sourcing Manager Indirect: Contractors

ICL Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm in Amsterdam is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager Indirect to lead procurement activities for contractors and energy services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in projects contracting, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex suppliers. This role involves strategic sourcing and maintaining supplier relationships across Europe and key regions. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our success in achieving cost reductions while improving service quality.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in projects contracting.
• Understanding of contracting services markets.
• Demonstrable track record of managing complex, cross-functional activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of indirect services and strategic sourcing activities.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate framework agreements.
• Monitor vendor performances and address operational issues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Supplier relations skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field

Job description

Global Sourcing Manager Indirect – Contractors

ICL Group – Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.

Job Summary

Lead procurement of indirect services, strategic sourcing activities within the Contractors and Energy sub‑category including Projects, responsible for Europe and key regions (UK, US, Israel, China). Work with a team of Sourcing Managers and Operational Buyers, reporting to Head of Indirect Contractors and Energy.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in strategic sourcing activities for the Contractors and Energy sub‑category, achieving cost reductions while maintaining or improving service quality.
• Carry out sourcing activities for service contracts for maintenance & operations.
• Carry out sourcing activities for Capex projects & engineering activities.
• Participate in VE activities.
• Identify, evaluate & select suppliers, negotiate and close framework agreements for global & EU region services under the Contractors or Energy sub‑category.
• Drive product demand optimization throughout ICL via collaboration with relevant ICL units.
• Maintain and develop in‑depth knowledge of suppliers, markets & trends of the Contractors or the Energy sub‑category.
• Perform best‑in‑class negotiation processes via analysis of supply & demand trends.
• Establish and manage global/regional relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor performances of vendors and their compliance with their commitments.
• Address & solve operational issues with suppliers.
• Provide guidance and guidelines to the regional/local procurement personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in projects contracting.
• Understanding of contracting services markets.
• Demonstrable track record of success in managing complex, cross‑functional activities and developing/executing key procurement processes.
• Excellent command of English.
• Strong negotiation skills and result‑driven personality.
• Excellent interpersonal, business acumen, communication and supplier relations skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively, and in a matrix management style organization.
• Strategic thinker and pragmatic worker.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level