Team Lead & Sustainable Procurement Advisor – Dutch & English

Blue Lynx Employment BV; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus structure

Hybrid working model

Unlimited annual leave

Ongoing training and coaching opportunities

Laptop and mobility allowance

Reimbursement of expenses

Job summary

Blue Lynx Employment BV is seeking a Team Lead & Sustainable Procurement Advisor in Rotterdam. This role combines leadership with hands-on advisory work on sustainability initiatives. The candidate should be fluent in Dutch and English, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4-6 years of procurement experience. Responsibilities include developing sustainability objectives, leading a team, and advising on procurement policies. The position offers a hybrid model with a performance-based bonus structure and unlimited annual leave.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in procurement.
• Experience with public or semi-public organisations and tender processes.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainable and circular objectives.
• Lead and coach team members on content and delivery.
• Integrate sustainability into processes and documentation.

Skills

Fluency in Dutch

Fluency in English

Knowledge of strategic and sustainable procurement

Affinity with sustainability

Proactive and team-oriented mindset

Education

HBO/WO level (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)

Job description

Team Lead & Sustainable Procurement Advisor – Dutch & English

Job Specs

Category

Procurement / Purchasing

Management

Region

Netherlands: Rotterdam

Languages

Hiring type

Company hire

Duration

1 year with view to permanent contract

ASAP

Job ref.

26-0287

Contact

Liviya

[phone]

[e-mail]

Description

Our client is a procurement‑focused consultancy company supporting organisations on procurement projects and strategic sourcing challenges. They are currently looking for a Team Lead & Sustainable Procurement Advisor to join their team in Rotterdam.

In this role, you will combine a leadership position with hands‑on advisory work. You will guide a team of consultants while working directly with clients on sustainability and circular procurement initiatives, with a strong focus on strategy, stakeholder engagement and implementation.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop and implement sustainable and circular objectives
• Engage employees across the organisation
• Establish collaborations and value chain initiatives
• Embed sustainability within procurement processes
• Measure and track impact

Advisory responsibilities

You will mainly focus on the strategic phase of tenders and act as a subject matter expert in the field of sustainability and circularity.

• Advice on sustainable procurement policies
• Integrate sustainability into processes and documentation
• Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions
• Create internal support and stakeholder alignment

Leadership responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall development of the procurement team and related services
• Lead and coach team members on content and delivery
• Safeguard the quality of projects
• Develop vision, knowledge and tools
• Actively build the client portfolio
• Manage capacity and workload
• Contribute to commercial activities and relationship management

Practical information

• First 6–12 months: focus on team development, vision development and building projects
• The work is split between the office, client sites and home; work at client locations varies
• The wider team consists of approximately 15–20 employees and is growing rapidly

Candidate Profile

• Must be fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• HBO/WO level (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)
• Min. of 4-6 years of experience in procurement
• Experience within public or semi-public organisations and tender processes
• Knowledge of strategic and sustainable procurement
• Affinity with sustainability, circularity and innovation
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and team‑oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and take ownership

What Our Client Offers

• Contract for 32 to 40 hours per week
• Performance‑based bonus structure
• Hybrid working model, with a minimum of two days in the office
• High level of autonomy and flexibility in the role
• Unlimited annual leave policy
• Laptop and mobility allowance
• Reimbursement of expenses and support for home‑office setup
• Regular team events and activities
• Ongoing training and coaching opportunities
• Dynamic working environment with room for initiative

Additional Information

As part of the Blue Lynx recruitment process, you may be asked to provide references and copies of your diplomas. Please note that a background check may also be conducted.