Procurement & Spend Validation Specialist

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Velsen-Noord; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a temporary Spend Validation Team focused on reviewing and validating supplier transactions and contract compliance. You will assess high value and complex Service Entry Sheet transactions and identify financial risks.

You will work closely with Procurement, Finance, Operations and senior stakeholders, communicating findings and contributing to process improvements and spend control measures.

Qualifications

• HBO degree or equivalent in Purchasing, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in procurement, supplier management, contract management or commercial controls.
• Strong contract interpretation, analytical skills and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate Service Entry Sheet transactions against contractual agreements.
• Verify rates, quantities, materials, surcharges, and completed work.
• Analyze supporting documentation and evidence for transaction approval.
• Investigate discrepancies, compliance concerns and financial leakage risks.
• Interpret supplier contracts and assess correct commercial application.
• Communicate with suppliers, contract owners, operations and stakeholders.
• Support reviewers on complex contractual and commercial cases.
• Escalate high risk findings to senior specialists and leadership teams.
• Document findings with evidence based conclusions.
• Contribute to process improvement and spend control measures.
• Assist with reporting, analysis and risk management activities.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Contract interpretation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Dutch language

English language

Education

HBO degree in Purchasing or related field

Tools

SAP

Service Entry Sheet

Job description

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a temporary Spend Validation Team focused on reviewing and validating supplier transactions and contract compliance. You will assess high value and complex Service Entry Sheet transactions and identify financial risks.

You will work closely with Procurement, Finance, Operations and senior stakeholders, communicating findings and contributing to process improvements and spend control measures.