Strategic Procurement Specialist — Hybrid, Global Impact

Asics Italia S.R.L.; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office gym discount

50% gear discount

Calm app access

Runkeeper Go premium

Wellbeing programme

OpenUp Access

Working abroad program

Hybrid working model

Job summary

ASICS, located at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp near Amsterdam, seeks a Procurement Specialist to develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive growth, profitability and innovation. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver effective procurement solutions, manage supplier relationships and identify value creation opportunities through strategic negotiations and contract management.

Your role weaves together procurement governance, data‑driven decision making and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing or supplier management.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Solid knowledge of sourcing, tenders, negotiation, supplier management and P2P processes.
• Analytical and commercial mindset with data‑driven decision making.
• Experience with SAP or other procurement systems is a plus.
• Fluent English in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of procurement strategies and governance standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand needs and build initiative pipelines.
• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, tenders, and negotiations to drive value and savings.
• Support supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, renewal planning and performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance and supplier consolidation.
• Utilise spend data and supplier insights to support decisions and track performance.
• Improve procurement tools, templates, processes and ways of working.

Skills

Procurement experience 4-5y

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Sourcing & supplier management

Data-driven decisions

SAP / Procurement tools

English fluency

Tools

SAP

Procurement systems

Reporting tools

Job description

ASICS, located at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp near Amsterdam, seeks a Procurement Specialist to develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive growth, profitability and innovation. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver effective procurement solutions, manage supplier relationships and identify value creation opportunities through strategic negotiations and contract management.

Your role weaves together procurement governance, data‑driven decision making and cross‑functional