Indirect Buyer

Verisure; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verisure is seeking an Indirect Buyer (Dutch Speaker) in Amsterdam to drive procurement initiatives in a fast-growing environment. You will manage tenders, coordinate ERP/P2P changes, and collaborate with Dutch and international stakeholders.

The role emphasizes supplier management, compliance, and process improvements while contributing to sustainability in sourcing. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Procurement with 3+ years of experience, strong analytical and networking skills, and fluency

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent), preferably in Procurement.
• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• Experience managing procurement initiatives in project mode.
• Strong interpersonal skills and agility.
• Rigorous and well-organised approach.
• Ability to contribute ideas and proactive recommendations.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and multitasking ability.
• Focus on internal-client satisfaction.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Jaggaer or BravoSolution is an advantage.
• Fluent in Dutch and English with stakeholder influence ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders across procurement categories from requirements gathering to implementation.
• Draft/public tenders, analyse bids, negotiate with suppliers and support contracting.
• Run tenders and manage supplier qualification and selection.
• Gather specifications and conduct market/spend analyses.
• Draft contracts and negotiate with suppliers with legal coordination.
• Support ERP/P2P transformation and change management.
• Collaborate across internal clients and suppliers for various categories.
• Contribute to Group Procurement Plan and network coordination.
• Identify procurement opportunities including sustainability initiatives.
• Lead process improvements to policies and ways of working.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Bilingual Dutch/English

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Master’s degree in Procurement

Tools

Jaggaer

BravoSolution

Job description

Indirect Buyer (Dutch Speaker)

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact by taking initiative and being proactive? For our Procurement team in Amsterdam, we are looking for an

Indirect Buyer who enjoys challenges, leading projects and working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

As part of our Indirect Procurement Department, you will work across different supplier markets and procurement categories, interact closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and actively contribute to the development of the Procurement function. You will work with both Dutch and international stakeholders and contribute to the transformation of Indirect Procurement, including the implementation of a new ERP process for Procure-to-Pay (P2P).

Your Responsibilities

Procurement & Tender Management

• Manage tenders across a range of procurement categories, covering the full sourcing process from gathering internal requirements to implementation
• Draft and publish tenders, analyse bids, negotiate with suppliers and support contracting
• Run tenders and manage supplier qualification and selection
• Gather specifications for products and services required by the business
• Conduct market and spend analyses
• Draft contracts and negotiate agreements with suppliers in coordination with legal counsel and internal stakeholders

Procurement Transformation & P2P

• Support the transformation of Indirect Procurement, including the implementation of the new ERP
• Lead change management with internal clients
• Collaborate, support and influence throughout the P2P process, from purchase requisition and negotiation through to the purchase order
• Help drive procurement policy through the ERP process

Supplier Management & Compliance

• Assess supplier compliance and performance using internal tendering tools
• Manage supplier issues and monitor agreements and supplier assessments
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up on agreed actions
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and policies
• Identify risks, elevate them where required and follow up on risk‑mitigation actions

Business & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with internal clients and suppliers across different procurement categories
• Identify and implement procurement opportunities, including sustainability-related opportunities
• Participate in monthly meetings and help coordinate the Group Procurement network across 18 countries
• Support the development of the Group Procurement Plan
• Propose and lead improvements to procurement processes, policies and ways of working

What You Bring

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent), preferably with a specialisation in Procurement
• A minimum of 3 years’ professional experience
• Experience managing procurement initiatives in project mode
• Strong interpersonal skills and agility
• A rigorous and well‑organised approach
• Ability to contribute ideas and make proactive recommendations within a team
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask and anticipate needs
• A strong focus on internal‑client satisfaction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with a strategic sourcing platform such as Jaggaer or BravoSolution is an advantage
• You are fluent in both Dutch and English, with the ability to conduct business conversations and influence stakeholders at all levels

About Verisure

At Verisure, we are committed to protecting what matters most to our customers. Within Procurement, our people work together to deliver value to the business while ensuring strong supplier relationships, compliance and continuous improvement.

You will join an enthusiastic team of four colleagues, where sharing best practices among buyers is important and supported by a friendly and collaborative culture. You will work with both Dutch and international stakeholders and contribute to sustainability in supplier sourcing.

The role is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You will report functionally to the Head of Central Procurement based in Paris, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Finance Director for the Netherlands based in Amsterdam.