Procurement Specialist

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food organization in the Netherlands is seeking a Procurement Specialist based in Amersfoort. The role involves driving procurement execution and managing supplier contracts. You will conduct complex analyses and collaborate closely with stakeholders to optimize sourcing processes. Candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree and at least 3 years of procurement experience, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. This position promotes a focus on automation and continuous improvement in procurement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, category sourcing, or related field.
• Proven analytical skills to interpret complex data and provide insights.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement execution and contract management.
• Develop and execute the sourcing calendar for category decisions.
• Collaborate with procurement, stakeholders, and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Keelvar

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

About the Company

A global food organization active in Specialized Nutrition, focused on delivering high-quality products for vulnerable consumers. The company operates a modern R&D and innovation hub in the Netherlands and collaborates closely with procurement, operations, and quality teams across Europe to ensure excellence in sourcing and supply chain activities.

Role Description

As a Procurement Specialist, you will drive procurement execution, contract management, and category content definition. Based in Amersfoort, you will lead complex analyses, deliver insight-driven solutions, and implement automation initiatives to optimize procurement efficiency. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure sourcing excellence and support strategic decision‑making across the QAQC R&D category.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the right content for business needs and ensure sourcing aligns with category objectives
• Develop and execute the sourcing calendar using tools like Keelvar and RFx
• Perform complex data analysis to generate actionable insights for category decisions
• Collaborate with procurement, business stakeholders, and suppliers to optimize sourcing processes
• Negotiate terms with suppliers or support category procurement in negotiations
• Monitor and report on sourcing KPIs, including contract coverage, PO-rate, handsfree PO-rate, and blocked invoices
• Proactively manage stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvements
• Champion digitalization and automation of the sourcing platform

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field (applied sciences, business, procurement, or equivalent)
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, category sourcing, or related field
• Strong knowledge of SAP, Coupa, Keelvar, PowerBI, and Excel
• Affinity with Category Procurement, preferably in QAQC R&D
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong team player
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and locations in a complex, high-volume environment
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and focused on process optimization and continuous improvement
• Professional working proficiency in English