Principal Procurement Specialist

Qabird; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qabird in Den Haag seeks a Principal Procurement Specialist to lead complex procurement initiatives for projects, interpreting business needs and recommending best practices. You will solve procurement challenges independently and may lead teams or projects.

You will manage RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract reviews, aligning with project budgets and schedules. Strong analytical, communication, and Power BI/Tableau skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 10 years of relevant experience.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Procurement qualification.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite applications, preferably with intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Experience in a database query or programming language (e.g., SQL).
• Experience in data visualization using Power BI, Tableau, or a similar dashboarding application.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for projects per company and client requirements, complying with established company policies and procedures
• Interface with the procurement function and other internal departments for all matters related to the procurement of materials for projects
• Work closely with Project Procurement Managers (PPMs)
• Oversee all procurement activities associated with the effective procurement of project materials, equipment, and services scopes per project or end-user schedules, specifications, and budgets
• Implement the Project Procurement Execution Strategy applicable to each project
• Manage the Project Procurement group to undertake RFQs, commercial evaluations, and PO award
• Resolve all commercial and Terms & Conditions criteria and issues related to RFQs and POs
• Monitor all project procurement-related activities and performance, providing direction and support needed to team members to ensure successful delivery of project requirements
• Liaise with vendors, coordinate and assume lead participation in vendor commercial clarification meetings and/or conference calls, and act as the company focal point on commercial discussions during the preorder stage, i.e., from RFQ to PO award for projects procurement
• Liaise with individual Project Procurement Managers/Coordinators on all procurement matters related to the execution of the Project Procurement Strategy and the effective award of POs for project materials, equipment & services scope
• Liaise with Engineering and QC on technical matters related to an RFQ and/or PO in the pre-award stage
• Liaise with Legal to resolve vendor T & C’s and Accounts Payable to resolve vendor payment issues
• Monitor and review market conditions and report price and delivery trends for project materials and equipment
• Ensure conformance with the company policies and Procurement procedures by the Project Procurement group and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement work methodologies and processes
• Supervise, train, and coordinate the activities of buyers and supporting staff and provide continuous support to staff in their undertaking of all tasks and activities
• Undertake regular staff performance reviews
• Provide procurement reports as necessary and undertake tasks, activities, and assignments at the direction of the management

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management

10 years of relevant experience alternative

Professional Procurement qualification

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

The Principal Procurement Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Procurement-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Procurement Specialist may lead functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Procurement, requiring in-depth expertise in Procurement and broad knowledge of the procurement discipline within the Supply Chain function.

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 10 years of relevant experience
• 8-12 years of relevant experience
• Professional Procurement qualification
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in MS Office suite applications, preferably with intermediate MS Excel skills
• Experience in a database query or programming language (e.g., SQL)
• Experience in data visualization using Power BI, Tableau, or a similar dashboarding application
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for projects per company and client requirements, complying with established company policies and procedures
• Interface with the procurement function and other internal departments for all matters related to the procurement of materials for projects
• Work closely with Project Procurement Managers (PPMs)
• Oversee all procurement activities associated with the effective procurement of project materials, equipment, and services scopes per project or end‑user schedules, specifications, and budgets
• Implement the Project Procurement Execution Strategy applicable to each project
• Manage the Project Procurement group to undertake RFQs, commercial evaluations, and PO award
• Resolve all commercial and Terms & Conditions criteria and issues related to RFQs and POs
• Monitor all project procurement‑related activities and performance, providing direction and support needed to team members to ensure successful delivery of project requirements
• Liaise with vendors, coordinate and assume lead participation in vendor commercial clarification meetings and/or conference calls, and act as the company focal point on commercial discussions during the preorder stage, i.e., from RFQ to PO award for projects procurement
• Liaise with individual Project Procurement Managers/Coordinators on all procurement matters related to the execution of the Project Procurement Strategy and the effective award of POs for project materials, equipment & services scope
• Liaise with Engineering and QC on technical matters related to an RFQ and/or PO in the pre‑award stage
• Liaise with Legal to resolve vendor T & C’s and Accounts Payable to resolve vendor payment issues
• Monitor and review market conditions and report price and delivery trends for project materials and equipment
• Ensure conformance with the company policies and Procurement procedures by the Project Procurement group and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement work methodologies and processes
• Supervise, train, and coordinate the activities of buyers and supporting staff and provide continuous support to staff in their undertaking of all tasks and activities
• Undertake regular staff performance reviews
• Provide procurement reports as necessary and undertake tasks, activities, and assignments at the direction of the management