Procurement and IT Support

Michael Page; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a procurement lead role focused on premium electric mobility. You will lead end-to-end procurement across business and market operations, conducting market research, supplier benchmarking, and cost optimization opportunities.

Manage RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation and data-analysis skills, and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of procurement or purchasing experience with focus on operational procurement.
• Proven experience managing sourcing activities including RFI, RFP, RFQ and supplier selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across business operations and market operations categories.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify qualified vendors and cost optimization opportunities.
• Manage sourcing processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and agreements delivering value and mitigating risk.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies and commodity plans for operational efficiency.
• Own procurement KPIs, spend management, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Build relationships with suppliers, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead supplier onboarding, assessments, performance evaluations, and supplier development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies.
• Analyze procurement data and market insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ensure tendering is compliant, transparent, and closed-loop.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

RFI/RFP/RFQ

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Admin, Intl Relations

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across business operations and market operations categories.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify qualified vendors, industry trends, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Manage sourcing processes, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ activities, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and agreements that deliver value, mitigate risk, and support long-term business objectives.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies and commodity plans to drive operational efficiency and procurement performance.
• Take ownership of procurement KPIs, spend management, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives within the assigned category.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support business needs.
• Lead supplier onboarding, assessments, performance evaluations, and strategic supplier development activities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and other purchasing organizations to align procurement strategies and execution.
• Analyze procurement data and market insights to support decision-making, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure tendering processes are conducted in a compliant, transparent, and closed-loop manner.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and overall commercial outcomes.

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across business operations and market operations categories.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify qualified vendors, industry trends, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Manage sourcing processes, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ activities, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and agreements that deliver value, mitigate risk, and support long-term business objectives.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies and commodity plans to drive operational efficiency and procurement performance.
• Take ownership of procurement KPIs, spend management, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives within the assigned category.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support business needs.
• Lead supplier onboarding, assessments, performance evaluations, and strategic supplier development activities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and other purchasing organizations to align procurement strategies and execution.
• Analyze procurement data and market insights to support decision-making, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure tendering processes are conducted in a compliant, transparent, and closed-loop manner.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and overall commercial outcomes.

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• 3-5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, with a strong focus on operational procurement.
• Proven experience managing sourcing activities, including RFI, RFP, RFQ processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to optimize spend, manage budgets, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and category or commodity business plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging data and market insights to support decision-making and procurement strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and guide teams toward successful execution.
• Adaptable, hands‑on, and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-changing and demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail in spend management, financial analysis, forecasting, and compliance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field.
• Automotive industry knowledge and SAP experience are considered advantageous.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

The client is a leading premium electric mobility and technology organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to fully electrified transportation. Backed by a major global automotive group, the company combines advanced technology, innovation, and a customer‑centric approach to deliver next‑generation mobility solutions across Europe.

Operating in a fast-growing and highly dynamic international environment, the organization is focused on expanding its market presence and building strong operational capabilities.

The company values innovation, collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement, offering professionals the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a rapidly evolving industry.

• A unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing premium electric mobility and technology organization at an exciting stage of its European expansion.
• A high-impact role with ownership of procurement activities, supplier strategies, and commercial negotiations across key operational areas.
• Exposure to an international and multicultural environment, working closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams.
• The chance to influence sourcing decisions, optimize procurement performance, and contribute directly to business success.
• A dynamic and fast-paced workplace that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Collaboration with global procurement teams and the opportunity to gain experience within a large international automotive ecosystem.
• A hands‑on position offering autonomy, responsibility, and the ability to make a visible impact from day one.
• Flexible contract opportunity ideal for procurement professionals who thrive in growth-oriented and change-driven environments.