Strategic Sourcing Lead — Global Procurement & Transformation

GEP; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands invites you to join as a full-time sourcing and procurement transformation specialist. You will lead strategic sourcing and category management projects, analyze data, conduct research, and deliver measurable bottom-line results for our global clients.

Collaborate with cross-cultural teams across time zones, travel up to 25%, and contribute to business development initiatives while delivering creative, data-driven solutions in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Superior problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proven leadership in professional or academic settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Business fluency in English; European language skills preferred.
• Willingness to learn and challenge oneself.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Willing to travel at least 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement transformation projects.
• Analyze data to identify savings opportunities and make recommendations/actions.
• Conduct primary and secondary research to support project deliverables.
• Own and deliver projects that drive bottom-line success for our clients.
• Develop fact-based, data-driven, creative solutions for complex projects.
• Conduct successful negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders to create an optimal working relationship.
• Liaise with senior colleagues to gain client project buy-in and successfully implement.
• Understand client needs to flawlessly deliver and gain confidence at the highest levels.
• Work closely with GEP and client teams spread geographically across time zones and cultures.
• Build and shape opportunities to create intellectual capital and expertise to develop internal knowledge.
• Assist with business development activities and other firm building initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

European languages

Collaboration

Travel flexibility

Job description

GEP Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands invites you to join as a full-time sourcing and procurement transformation specialist. You will lead strategic sourcing and category management projects, analyze data, conduct research, and deliver measurable bottom-line results for our global clients.

Collaborate with cross-cultural teams across time zones, travel up to 25%, and contribute to business development initiatives while delivering creative, data-driven solutions in a fast-growing