Indirect Procurement Consultant (FMCG)

Outsized; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsized is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Consultant to join their team in Amsterdam for a 6-month contract focused on indirect procurement transformation initiatives for a global FMCG client. The role requires at least 10 years of procurement experience, particularly in indirect categories like IT and Marketing, and will involve engaging with senior stakeholders to implement cost-saving strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing category strategies, supplier negotiations, and a deep understanding of procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in procurement, focusing on indirect categories.
• Experience from large MNCs, preferably in F&B.
• Senior roles like Category Director or Chief Procurement Officer.

Responsibilities

• Drive identification of cost saving initiatives.
• Manage large-scale category strategies.
• Engage with C-suite stakeholders.

Skills

Senior stakeholder engagement

Supplier negotiations

Category strategy management

Procurement transformation

Experience with indirect categories

Education

CIPS or equivalent procurement certification

Job description

We are working with the procurement practice of one of the leading strategy consulting firms who are running a large indirect procurement transformation for a global FMCG client focused on cost optimisation. They are seeking a senior 2 procurement consultants to join their team in Amsterdam/Singapore for an initial 6 month contract to help drive the identification and implementation of various cost saving initiatives.

• Location: Amsterdam / Singapore(1 consultant needed from each market)
• Contract Duration: 6 months

Required Background

• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect categories within global/regional organization
• Background from Large MNC company, prioritizing F&B background (e.g., Nestle, Unilever, Mars, Mondelez, Danone), other industry will be reviewed case by case if experience in category is relevant (e.g., Pharma, Industrial Good)
• Proven track record in senior roles such as:
• Category Director
• Senior Category Manager
• Head of Indirect Procurement
• VP / Director of Procurement
• Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
• Experience in either corporate procurement (in-house) or procurement consulting, or both
• Strong background in indirect categories such as IT, Marketing, HR, Facilities, Professional Services, Travel, or MRO

Key Skills & Experience

• Led or managed large-scale category strategies end-to-end
• Experience with supplier negotiations at a senior/executive level
• Familiar with procurement transformation or process improvement initiatives
• Comfortable engaging with and influencing C-suite and senior stakeholders
• Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations
• Exposure to multiple geographies or global procurement is a plus

Nice to Have

• CIPS or equivalent procurement certification