Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Our client is a leading manufacturer specializing in nutritional products. They are dedicated to ensuring the highest quality standards through innovative processes and robust quality management systems. Their focus is on delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality products to meet market demands.

This role sits within a high-performing Source-to-Contract (S2C) team focused on executing and optimizing procurement sourcing activities for MRO Services. You will lead sourcing initiatives, manage contract lifecycles, and deliver data-driven insights to support category strategy and decision-making. The position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers, acting as a trusted advisor to drive procurement excellence. A strong emphasis is placed on automation, digital tools, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and performance.

• Lead and execute sourcing activities, including planning and managing the sourcing calendar (RFx processes) to meet business needs.
• Perform complex data analysis to generate insights and support category strategies and procurement decisions.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities, ensuring proper content definition, compliance, and alignment with procurement policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers, including negotiating terms or supporting negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing procurement processes, implementing automation, and monitoring key KPIs such as sourcing performance, contract coverage, and PO rates.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Higher vocational/applied sciences or academic) with 3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with experience in tools like Power BI and the ability to generate actionable insights from complex data.
• Hands-on experience with e-procurement platforms and systems such as Coupa, ServiceNow, or similar digital sourcing tools.
• Proven skills in stakeholder management, supplier negotiations, and end-to-end procurement process execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English (mandatory), with strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset; Dutch is a plus.