Category Manager IT

Working in Rotterdam Headquarters means helping shape how Van Oord chooses and works with IT partners. As a Category Manager IT you translate complex IT needs into smart solutions. You work with colleagues across Van Oord and build strong relationships with suppliers. Your choices help create value, manage risks and enable innovation. You get the trust and freedom to make a real difference.

The position

As a Category Manager IT you shape the IT procurement strategy for Van Oord together with fellow Category Managers in this domain. You work with stakeholders from departments such as IT, HR, Finance, SMD and ET&E to understand their needs and translate them into effective procurement solutions. You are part of our central procurement organisation and work with many Category Managers across multiple categories. You bring market knowledge, new ideas and innovation to the organisation. You position yourself as a trusted advisor for the IT category and stay up to date with market developments. Your focus is on creating more value for Van Oord and reducing costs and risks in the supply chain.

Your impact

You are the link between internal stakeholders and strategic IT suppliers. You help Van Oord make well considered choices and get the most from contracts and supplier relationships. You lead procurement processes with a clear focus on value, risk and innovation. You also help stakeholders understand contracts and support successful implementation. By sharing your knowledge with the procurement team you help us work more effectively together.

• Co developing, aligning, implementing and communicating the IT category plan
• Selecting suppliers and supporting contracting through well organised RFP processes
• Managing strategic IT suppliers and improving their performance
• Advising stakeholders on contracts, commercial matters and procurement risks
• Sharing knowledge and insights with the procurement team to achieve our department goals

About you

You are a commercial professional who connects people, business needs and supplier interests. You communicate clearly and understand the importance of strong relationships with internal stakeholders. You take the lead in negotiations and feel comfortable making decisions. You combine commercial insight with a structured approach and can work well with different interests. You bring the following experience and knowledge:

• A BSc degree, preferably in Business Administration
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in category management
• Experience purchasing IT hardware, software and IT services is an advantage
• Good knowledge of different types of contracts
• Good command of English and/or Dutch, both spoken and written

We offer

As a Category Manager IT you have a direct influence on how Van Oord creates value through IT partnerships. You get the opportunity to work across the organisation and help build solutions that support our future. We also offer you:

• A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience
• Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.40 per day)
• 32 holidays, of which a maximum of 7 are collective holidays
• Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results
• Attractive pension scheme
• Option for collective health insurance, with Van Oord paying for your supplementary package
• Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz
• Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association
• Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling

“Show what you can do and where your ambition lies, and you’ll get every opportunity to act on it. That’s something I’m proud of!”

Renske, Category Manager Engineering