Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead - Sourcing & Contracts

bioM?rieux BV; Oss; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% year-end bonus

35.5 days leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

Incentive plan (bonus)

Commuting allowance

Training & development

Job summary

Organon in Oss, The Netherlands, is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist Indirect Materials & Services to link suppliers, internal stakeholders and global teams to secure indirect materials and services for manufacturing.

You will lead sourcing, contracting, category management, and cost control with a data-driven approach, English and Dutch communication, and a readiness to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, economics, supply chain, procurement, engineering or another related field of study.
• At least 5 years of work experience in procurement.
• Experienced in contracting.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a dynamic & high-speed environment and proven ability to effectively prioritize.
• Interest, flexibility, and willingness to manage other categories, if required.
• Results and action oriented.
• Problem solving mindset, innovative, analytical, creative and a team player.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development and execution - Work with cross-functional teams and other site Procurement teams to create strategies which both deliver quick wins and genuine innovative breakthroughs.
• Support Category & Supplier Relationship Management - Direct responsibility and accountability for multiple indirect Procurement categories for regional suppliers and maintaining the direct relationship with local contacts from global suppliers.
• Sourcing - Organize and directly manage strategic sourcing initiatives (RFI, RFQ, supplier negotiations) with digital sourcing tools.
• Contracting - Identify requirements and objectives of the business to independently prepare and negotiate contracts with suppliers with minimal legal support.
• Stakeholder Management, Business Sponsorship, Business partnering - Work in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders using problem solving and proactive communication skills. Build a keen insight and understanding of business requirements and satisfy business needs.
• Early, active involvement in cross-functional projects.
• Continuous Improvement - Ensure efficiency in supplier relationships and personal productivity.
• Market Knowledge, Insight and Subject Matter Expertise - Use thorough market knowledge and data analysis to gain critical insights that drive the selection of sourcing strategies and continuous improvement activities.
• Proactive Cost Management - Achieve cost control, sustainable cost reduction, and cost containment targets, and add value to area of expenditure through a strong Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) orientation and process management.
• Performance - Deliver ongoing savings as required, as well as meeting the stakeholder business requirements.
• Environment Social & Governance (ESG) - Participate in achieving the organization's ESG goals including but not limited to Supplier Diversity and Sustainability.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contracting

Ambiguity tolerance

Multi-category management

Prioritization

Results oriented

Problem solving

English & Dutch proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in business/economics/procurement

Job description

Organon in Oss, The Netherlands, is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist Indirect Materials & Services to link suppliers, internal stakeholders and global teams to secure indirect materials and services for manufacturing.

You will lead sourcing, contracting, category management, and cost control with a data-driven approach, English and Dutch communication, and a readiness to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.