Procurement Manager – General Contractors & Services, Europe

Prologis; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

25 days vacation

Annual bonus programme

Health insurance allowance

Commuting allowance

Home office budget

Life insurance

Wellness services

Global team environment

Personal development

Job summary

Prologis is seeking a Procurement Manager for General Contractors and Services in Europe, based in Amsterdam. You will lead sourcing activities, define scope with key stakeholders, and manage tender processes across multiple European markets to secure best-value contracts.

This role emphasizes supplier management, risk control, and process improvements. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in procurement or related fields, strong Excel and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, construction, real estate, engineering or project management.
• Ability to manage tendering processes, bid comparison, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence with Excel.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across Development, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Procurement.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to travel within Europe as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sourcing activities for General Contractors and service categories across Europe, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Partner with Development, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to define scope and ensure tender packages are complete and comparable.
• Analyze and level bids, support or lead commercial negotiations, and prepare tender award recommendations with clear documentation.
• Qualify, onboard, and rank General Contractors and service providers, maintaining supplier data on capabilities, experience, financial strength, compliance, performance, and pipeline.
• Develop preferred supplier lists and support structured supplier management, including post-tender reviews and lessons learned.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost optimization, risk reduction, and process improvement; improve procurement tools and tendering processes.
• Track sourcing activity, savings, supplier performance, and procurement metrics through reporting and dashboards.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tendering management

Bid analysis

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multi-country projects

Fluent English

Job description

Job Title

Procurement Manager – General Contractors & Services, Europe

Company

Prologis

Location

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

A day in the life

Prologis is looking for a Procurement Manager – General Contractors & Services to support the European procurement organization, with a focus on General Contractors, construction‑related services, and selected operational service categories across Europe. The role adds value by structuring competitive sourcing processes, supporting fact‑based commercial decisions, and strengthening supplier management across European markets. Based in Amsterdam, this role works closely with Development Managers, Operations Construction Managers, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and other internal stakeholders across multiple countries. The role also interacts regularly with General Contractors, service providers, and other suppliers and supports a flexible / hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and support sourcing activities for General Contractors and service categories across Europe, including preparation and execution of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.


• Partner with Development, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to define scope, align requirements, involve Procurement early, and ensure tender packages are complete and comparable.


• Analyze and level bids, support or lead commercial negotiations, and prepare tender award recommendations that clearly document commercial analysis, supplier positioning, risks, assumptions, and award rationale.


• Qualify, onboard, and rank General Contractors and service providers, while maintaining supplier data on capabilities, experience, financial strength, compliance status, performance, and pipeline availability.


• Develop preferred supplier lists and support a structured supplier management approach, including post‑tender and post‑project performance reviews and lessons learned.


• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost optimization, risk reduction, and process improvement, and improve procurement tools, templates, bid forms, and tendering processes.


• Track sourcing activity, savings, supplier performance, and procurement metrics through reporting and dashboards.

Building blocks for success

Required

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, construction, real estate, engineering, or project management.


• Ability to manage tendering processes, including bid comparison, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiations.


• Ability to analyze technical and commercial information and translate it into clear recommendations.


• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with Excel.


• Ability to manage stakeholders across Development, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Procurement.


• Strong communication skills with technical and non‑technical audiences.


• Ability to manage multiple projects across different countries.


• Fluent English.


• Willingness to travel within Europe as needed.

Preferred

• Experience with General Contractors, construction services, facility services, or technical service providers.


• Experience in cost estimation or quantity surveying would be advantageous.


• Additional European language skills.


• Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

What's In It For You

• Flexible/Hybrid working environment


• 25 days leave vacation


• Eligible to participate in the annual bonus programme.


• Health insurance allowance


• Commuting allowance


• Home office budget (one off EUR 400)


• Life insurance


• Several wellnesses services


• Dynamic and highly professional international work environment


• Great prospects for personal development


• A unique opportunity to join a leading global team


• Possibility for the role to expand in its scope dependent on the individual’s ability to demonstrate his/her competence and responsibility

People First

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most - our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and dedicate both time and resources to leadership development. Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.

Employment Type

Full time