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Procurement Lead External Manufacturing - for Netherland residents only


Over onze klant Our client is a leading international food manufacturer with a strong portfolio of well-known consumer brands across Europe. Operating in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment, the business combines innovation, operational excellence, and a culture of ownership. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic supplier partnerships, lead a small team, and contribute to the continued growth and resilience of a European manufacturing network. Functie As Procurement Lead External Manufacturing, you will report to the Director External Manufacturing and play a pivotal role within the European procurement organisation. You will lead a team of two buyers while managing a strategically important external manufacturing portfolio focused on food production. You will be responsible for driving supplier performance, productivity initiatives, risk mitigation, and long-term category strategies. The role requires close collaboration with Operations, Commercial, Product Development, Quality, Marketing, and Supply Chain stakeholders across Europe. With ownership of a significant spend portfolio and responsibility for key supplier relationships, this position offers substantial visibility and impact. If you are a hands-on procurement leader who enjoys building supplier partnerships, developing people, and driving measurable business results, this could be the ideal next step in your career.Responsibilities (not limited to): - Manage strategic external manufacturing supplier relationships across Europe. - Lead, coach, and develop a team of two procurement professionals. - Develop and execute category and supplier strategies. - Lead complex contract negotiations and commercial discussions. - Drive productivity, cost improvement, and value creation initiatives. - Identify and mitigate supply, operational, commercial, and quality risks. - Manage financial planning and spend performance for the assigned portfolio. - Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Commercial functions. Profiel - 8+ years' proven procurement experience within the food industry. - Strong people leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills. - Demonstrated experience in contract management and strategic supplier negotiations. - External Manufacturing (EM) or Co-Manufacturing experience. - Experience in food ingredients, packaging, direct procurement, or related categories a strong plus - Background in Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or strong commercial/P&L exposure. - Living within commuting distance of Amstelveen Aanbod Our client offers you: - A permanent position based in Amstelveen. - A competitive salary ranging between €92.000 and €108.000 per year. Excluding bonus - Hybrid working This is a role to advance your career in procurement and supply chain management within the FMCG industry. If this role aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply.

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