Procurement Manager Technology

Are you here to boost your career at the headquarters of a successful international brand? You came to the right place – the Procurement function at ACTION allows you to enter a dynamic environment with fantastic opportunities within the procurement category to develop your skills!

The Procurement Manager Technology is an individual contributor role, created as a result of the Procurement teams expansion, covering all the 12 markets of ACTION presence and reports to the Category leads.

As one of our Procurement Managers you leverage your acquisition expertise and knowledge of the market to be a valuable partner for ACTION’s Technology department. This role has global reach and will focus on all 12 markets. Technology is a centralized function with key stakeholders located in Company's HQ, Zwaagdijk-Oost – your office location as well. Travel is limited although it can be required on a case-by-case basis.

Day to day tasks:

• Create a solid and trustful relationship with internal stakeholders and suppliers;
• Balance the business needs and cost efficiencies;
• Develop sourcing strategies for categories to prioritize impact of procurement efforts;
• Execute supplier and contract management for top suppliers;
• Research and analyze the Market for potential solutions that fits for ACTION;
• Conduct commercial and contractual negotiations;
• Manage the tender process, acquisition of services and onboarding of new suppliers;
• Actively manage the Ariba (SAP) solution within your category;

ACTION is growing exponentially year on year, and with that growth comes added responsibility for the procurement function. We need your support!

Our Procurement team consists of 15 Procurement professionals, each in their own field of expertise. We are looking forward to growing with you on board!

At ACTION we stand by a set of values and work ethics: Customer orientation, Cost consciousness, Simplicity, Teamwork, Discipline and Respect.

We are looking for an energetic and ambitious individual who can work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, who identifies as a modern procurement professional. You are a pragmatic and self-sufficient team member who enjoys coming up with solutions for challenging situations.

You're not afraid to speak up and challenge the status quo, whilst remaining professional and being able to build meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.

In addition

• Relevant HBO or academic background (finance, economics, procurement, business)
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in similar roles, preferably on international scale
• Experience with contract & vendor management, procurement software solutions (Ariba, Opentext, Scanmarket, etc)
• Highly analytical, problem-solving, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Pro-active by nature with business acumen
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Surprisingly much! From our international headquarters in the Netherlands you have an impact on what happens in our stores across Europe. We welcome more than 15 million customers every week in more than 2,500 stores in 12 European countries. We have great growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different position, an interesting innovation project, new skills: you can continue to develop as a professional. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost conscious and respect.

• A market-driven salary offering based on a 38-hour work week
• 24 vacation days, with the option to purchase 5 extra days based on a 38-hour work week
• Annual bonus between 10% and 20% based on personal and business objectives.
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at ACTION
• Wide range of education and training at our own ACTION Academy
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam)

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children’s Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 155 different nationalities? That we purchase 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that almost all our stores only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

What happens next:

• Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier)
• First meeting with the manager and a colleague
• Online assessment to get to know you better
• Second interview with your recruiter, among others
• Welcome to Action…

Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.

Integrity is very important to us. Pre-employment screening is therefore part of the process for this vacancy. Ask your recruiter for more information.