Sourcing Specialist vacatures

Are you able to think (and act) without borders? I am looking for a Global Sourcing Manager - Energy! You are going to be part of an international established company with plants, factories and offices all across Europe and active on 6 continents. They focus on food production, agriculture and industry. 

As the Global Sourcing Manager for Indirect Energy, you’ll spearhead procurement for utilities, driving down costs while ensuring top-notch service quality. Oversee a hefty €130M spend with a dynamic team as you embark on strategic sourcing, market analysis, and impactful negotiations that pave the way for innovation and sustainability. Stay ahead of trends, transform insights into game-changing strategies, and foster strong supplier partnerships. 

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Tasks and responsibilities

• Actively participate in the strategic sourcing activities for the Energy sub-category, with the goal of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining or improving service quality or vendor service levels;
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers; negotiate and finalize global and EU framework agreements;
• Maintain deep knowledge of energy legislation, market trends, and sustainability developments;
• Build and manage global/regional supplier relationships and monitor performance compliance;
• Oversee energy risk management and lead sustainability initiatives within the category.

• Master’s degree in Energy, Mechanical or related engineering field;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement or energy markets;
• Strong expertise in energy legislation and market dynamics;
• Proven success in managing complex, cross-functional procurement processes;
• Excellent command of English; Hebrew or additional European languages are a plus;
• Strong negotiation skills, strategic mindset, and pragmatic approach;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization;
• You MUST be a resident of the Netherlands AND live close to Amsterdam.

As this is a demanding and challenging job, we would like to tell you more about it in a personal meeting. Salary range is up to 85k EUR gross a year.

How we'll proceed. Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.