Manager Cost - en Contractmanagement

Evides Waterbedrijf; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 102,205 - 122,422; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18% flexible benefits budget

Up to 11.5% bonus

Lease car

25+ vacation days

Extensive development opportunities

Job summary

A leading water management company in Rotterdam is seeking a Manager of Cost and Contract Management. The role includes managing a team, developing sourcing strategies, and overseeing contract negotiations. Candidates should possess relevant university education and have at least five years of leadership experience in civil engineering projects. This position offers flexible working hours and attractive benefits, making it a great opportunity for inspiring leaders.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant leadership experience, preferably with a team of specialists.
• Experience with large civil engineering projects and contract management.
• Additional management training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate sourcing strategy.
• Advise on organizational development in line with long-term strategy.
• Accountable for contract changes and price negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Team management

Communication

Education

Relevant university education

Job description

Manager Cost - en Contractmanagement

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Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Work focus: Infra

Hours: 40 uur WO, part-time (hybrid)

Salary: Max €10.064,00 per month (net). Additionally 18% flexible benefits budget (max €1.535,00), up to 11.5% bonus over the annual salary, lease car, 25+ vacation days.

Team

Manage a team of five cost engineers and five contract & supplier managers who collaborate closely with project leaders and managers in asset beheer, netontwikkeling, projecten, klant, en operatie & beheer for day‑to‑day execution and realization of the portfolio and projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate sourcing strategy.
• Advise on organizational development of Infra in line with long‑term strategy.
• Accountable for contract changes and price negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Provide guidance for pricing and escalations.
• Accountable for contract and supplier performance management.
• Own price model, re‑forecast and index processes.
• Represent Infra in collaboration with suppliers, contractors and network managers.
• Assist in forming new framework agreements.

Qualifications

• Relevant university education.
• Experience with a contractor, engineering bureau or municipality.
• Experience with large civil engineering projects.
• Additional management training.
• Minimum five years of relevant leadership experience, preferably with a team of specialists.
• Inspirational, service‑oriented leader with vision and conviction.
• Connected, competent, entrepreneurial, efficient and self‑confident.

Benefits

• Salary scale 13 – €8.529,00 bruto per month (based on a 40‑hour workweek).
• 18% flexible benefits budget, up to €1.535,00.
• Up to 11.5% bonus on the annual salary.
• Lease car.
• Extensive development opportunities and regular coaching.
• Flexible working hours, pension scheme, bike plan, fitness contribution and other attractive secondary benefits.
• 25+ vacation days; additional days can be granted via the flexible budget.
• Positive work‑life balance in an inclusive environment.

Contact

Ricardo Chianese
06 23945100
[e-mail]