Senior Procurement Consultant

Do you have experience within software procurement? And are you looking for a challenging project covering the next 6 to 12 months? Our client, one of the largest online travel agencies, is looking for you!

As a senior procurement consultant, you are responsible for procurement activities with the objective to reduce the overall spend, minimising administrative efforts, increase supplier performance and ensure integrity and compliance in the process. You as the senior procurement consultant are responsible for Global or multiregional contracts for our client and the affiliates with an unlimited spend scope. Responsible for full categories which can include overseeing categories run by Procurement Consultants and Specialists.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Work on projects that are typically very complex that have a large scope and high impact on the organization's business
• Be responsible for Global or multiregional contracts for our client and affiliates with an unlimited spend scope
• Be responsible for full categories and all types of contracts within software, including engineering of alternative constructions in close cooperation with all relevant governing bodies within the organisation
• Be responsible for Project governance that includes being part of Steering Committee or Project Board, own commercial process
• Negotiate independently based on pre-approved strategy by Senior Manager Procurement and Sr Stakeholders (C-level)
• Make sure to collect pre-approval of the Global Senior Manager, CEO, CFO or CLO for results
• Be responsible for negotiating the best pricing & terms for the products / services to be bought
• Independently source required product and services for the organisation
• Drive the process and select the best suitable suppliers
• Lead and monitor supplier performance management with the internal business partner
• Support the Senior Manager Procurement in the strategic sourcing activities
• Engage and coordinate with the respective parties to comply with data privacy, security and sustainability guidelines
• Prepare the spend data analysis. Generate and analyse KPIs, internal reports and provide visibility and possibilities for cost reduction and team improvements
• Ensure compliance and standards are adhered to
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager Procurement to support the Procurement Consultant and Procurement Specialist to establish a professional procurement team
• Act as a first point of contact for vendor and procurement escalations from business stakeholders and accounting operations
• Establish and maintain procurement best practices and shares with peers
• Ensure that daily procurement operations are operating optimally and in a compliant manner
• Function as a back fill for the Procurement Manager when needed

The ideal candidate

• Is in the possession of a Bachelor degree and Master degree
• Has worked within the field of software procurement
• Has strong negotiation skills
• Has a strong work ethic, works self-directed and is resourceful
• Is solution oriented and result driven
• Works in a proactive and flexible manner and is capable of working independently as well as working in a team
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task & flexible attitude
• Work in a dynamic, agile, results oriented and multinational environment
• Systems: SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel advanced level)
• Tendering and contracting experience preferable in the area of services or experience in the P2P process
• Affinity with Legal, Risk and Security, Data Privacy
• Has 5+ years’ experience

Our offer

• A salary between €5.000,- and €6.995,- (full time) based on relevant experience
• A 6 to 12 month contract
• 25 vacation days
• Holiday allowance
• Hybrid working
• Access to the Walters People Academy