Sr Source-to-Contract Buyer

Do you want to join a highly ambitious Source-to-Contract team which is responsible for the execution and orchestration of procurement sourcing activities for Category Procurement Logistics?

Based in Amersfoort, you’ll shape sourcing activities, drive complex analysis to generate insights for Category stakeholders, and champion automation to optimize procurement efficiency.

As a trusted advisor, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insight-driven solutions and sourcing excellence, ensuring top-tier performance in a fast-paced environment.

If you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! 🚀

What we ask

Candidate requirements

• Minimum 5 years with higher vocational/applied sciences/bachelor or less than 5 years with Academic/Master
• Fluent in English

Competencies

• Critical thinking: skill in analyzing complex procurement issues and developing logical, effective solutions.
• Data-Driven Leadership: skill to leverage analytics and data insights to inform and steer strategic procurement decisions
• E-Procurement Systems: skill in utilizing electronic procurement platforms to automate purchasing sourcing processes and improve efficiency
• Procurement Process Improvement: skill in identifying inefficiencies and implementing enhancements to optimize procurement operations
• Attention to Detail: skill in ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in procurement documentation, contracts, and data analysis
• Relationship Building: ability to establish and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

What we offer

FrieslandCampina has a unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence. The work environment is informal and friendly, where you collaborate with passionate professionals. You will have access to training and coaching to support your professional growth, and internal career development opportunities are actively encouraged. With trust and autonomy, you will have the chance to create lasting impact, contributing to better nutrition for the world. As for the employment benefits:

• Full-time workweek of 38 hours, a year-end bonus, 10% bonus, and a pension
• 200 hours of annual leave and additional ADV days, the option to buy or sell 40 extra hours, and 8% holiday allowance
• Flexible working hours and ample opportunities to work from home
• Free milk & cheese during lunch and delicious barista coffee at our headquarters
• A company laptop and mobile phone are provided for seamless communication, whether working remotely or on the go

Vacancy description

The Source-to-Contract (S2C) Buyer Logistics is responsible for sourcing execution, contract lifecycle management and content definition for the spend under Logistics categories.

The Source-to-Contract (S2C) Buyer reports to the Head of S2C Global Categories:

• Defines the right content for business needs
• Develops and executes the sourcing calendar (Keelvar, RFx)
• Performs complex analysis and insight generation
• Works in close collaboration with all Procurement and business stakeholders in accordance with guidelines and policy
• Negotiates terms with suppliers autonomously in cases defined by category procurement or assist them in the negotiation process
• Responsible for the KPI's on sourcing performance, Contract coverage, PO-rate and Handsfree PO-rate, % Blocked invoices
• Expert knowledge sharing and guiding of junior colleagues
• Proactively manage related stakeholders
• Drive vendor reduction in its own category and beyond
• Continuous improvement, drive automation/digitalization

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

Global Procurement Department:

The Global Procurement discipline oversees all purchasing activities. The team consists of around 220 professionals from around the globe.

We operate as one agile and diverse team unleashing the power of our suppliers to deliver sustainable value for all seven business groups. We aim to be strategic business partners and develop sourcing strategies based on a thorough understanding of market trends and developments. We create that strategic perspective to develop relevant and value-creating sourcing solutions (e.g. savings, innovation, sustainability, cash, et cetera) for each business and/or region.

Our aim is to be the #1 (best) Procurement Team in Dairy and the best Procurement place to work!

Team Source-to-Contract Global Categories is the tactical partner for our Category Procurement Teams. The team consists of 14 multinationals driving compliance to global policies and performing category sourcing strategies.