Procurement Manager Indirect Supply

Ad Idem Consulting; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career mobility opportunities

Referral program

Online learning academy

Mental wellbeing support

Short-term bonus incentives

Job summary

Ad Idem Consulting, on behalf of a global FMCG client, is seeking an entrepreneurial Procurement Manager to join its Logistics Procurement team in Amsterdam. You will lead six warehouses across Europe, Australia and New Zealand, drive sourcing strategy, manage international supplier relationships, and oversee freight-in/out and ocean freight.

Requirements include a bachelor or master in Procurement/Logistics, 5+ years' supply chain experience, fluency in English, and willingness to travel ~20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics is an advantage.
• 5+ years' experience in supply chain, warehousing or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage international supplier relationships.
• Oversee freight-in, freight-out and ocean freight categories.
• Lead procurement tenders from strategy through to negotiation.
• Develop sourcing and contracting strategy and track cost drivers.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics

Job description

Our client, a global FMCG business behind a portfolio of trusted household brands, is looking for an entrepreneurial and experienced Procurement Manager to join its Logistics Procurement team, based in Amsterdam.

In this role, you will contribute to building a new warehouse footprint for the business, managing around six warehouses across Europe, Australia and New Zealand. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, manage international supplier relationships, and oversee freight-in, freight-out and ocean freight categories, as well as embellishment and pallets across the region. The role covers developing sourcing and contracting strategy, tracking commodity cost drivers and market dynamics, supporting global sustainability targets, safeguarding continuity of supply, and driving quality, service and audit compliance improvements. You will also lead procurement tenders, from strategy through to negotiation.

The right person will bring a bachelor's or master's degree (a qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics is an advantage), at least five years' experience in supply chain, warehousing or logistics, and solid knowledge of procurement processes and warehouse operations. Fluency in English is essential, with German or Dutch an advantage, along with strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills and a willingness to travel around 20% of the time.

The role is based in Amsterdam, with a salary range of €90,000 - €109,000. There are a range of local and global benefits including career mobility opportunities, a referral program, access to an online learning academy, mental wellbeing support and short-term bonus incentives.