Project Buyer – Business Services: Travel, MICE, Mobility Category (1 year contract)

Lean Six Search | Supply Chain Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; USD 69,824 - 116,374; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food and beverage sector is seeking a skilled Project Buyer for a one-year contract. This role involves sourcing and negotiating within the Business Services category while ensuring sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, exceptional analytical skills, and fluency in French. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact procurement strategies across Europe. If you are passionate about sustainability and have a proven track record in purchasing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in Procurement with a strong track record in Indirect areas.
• CIPS qualified or studying towards, with exceptional analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate while managing timing, quality, sustainability, and costs.
• Manage procurement activities for local or regional projects in Business Services.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Team Collaboration

Fluency in French

Fluency in Spanish

Education

University degree (technical or economical)

CIPS qualified or equivalent studies

Tools

Coupa

BI tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Buyer – Business Services: Travel, MICE, Mobility Category (1 year contract)

Our client, a global FMCG group, is seeking to recruit a Project Buyer - Indirect spend: Travel, MICE, Mobility. This is a 1-year contract employment.

We are looking for a fluent French speaking professional, based in the area of Amsterdam.

About you:

You are passionate about the world of food & beverage, with an appetite for working in a company whose purchasing strategy revolves around sustainability.

About the role:

As a Project Buyer – Business Services, you will:

• Source and negotiate while managing timing, quality, sustainability and costs in line with functional business, region & objectives.
• Responsible for managing all procurement activities related to local or regional projects in the category of Business Services for the Beverage & Food Europe business to generate savings and extend coverage, report activity and savings.
• Ensure alignment within the local Business Units agenda for Procurement strategies and through that cooperation with local BU, ensure that benefits are delivered.
• Develop appropriate supplier relationships in alignment with the project including effective management and monitoring of vendor contracts.
• Ensure the follow up of all project procurement activities related to the Source to Pay (STP) process and risk management.
• Ensure contracts / business engagements with suppliers are agreed, signed and registered in the STP contract life cycle -system.
• Scan market for key developments, propose innovations and new products from suppliers to the business.
• Implement usage of group procurement methods and sourcing tools.
• Draw up contracts, in consultation with Legal Function as necessary.

Requirements for the role:

• University degree level, technical or economical.
• CIPS qualified, studying towards or equivalent studies is a plus.
• 10 years’ experience in Procurement.
• Strong track record of purchasing experience in various Indirect areas including Corporate and Professional Services. Travel is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical ability.
• Coupa (preferred or any other StP tools) / BI tools / Microsoft fluency.
• Strong communications and influencing skills – ability to steer senior stakeholder towards decisions.
• Team player with a positive mindset and great energy, able to fit in a diverse team split in different key hubs in Europe.
• French professional level is a MUST, and Spanish is a plus.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Purchasing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing