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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.