Lead Procurement Manager Technology

Action; Zwaagdijk-Oost; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Action is seeking a seasoned Lead IT & Technology Procurement Manager to drive procurement strategy and execution across IT infrastructure, software, cloud, and digital platforms. You will lead a dedicated team and partner with Technology, Legal, and Finance to deliver value across Europe.

The role offers a high-impact, international environment with strong growth opportunities within a fast-growing retail organization.

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

Team leadership

Category management

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

IT procurement

Job description

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 Lead IT & Technology Procurement Manager | Action

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.

We would be happy to tell you more about this opportunity at Action.