Procurement Manager Non-Commercial Goods

Are you here to boost your career at the headquarters of a successful international brand? You knocked on the right door — this is the Procurement room for personal growth in a cross-markets dynamic atmosphere.

This is your daily Action

As one of our Procurement Managers you leverage your acquisition expertise and knowledge of the market to be a valuable partner for several departments within ACTION. This role has global reach and will focus on Non Commercial Goods (NCG). This category can be broken down in packaging supplies, office supplies, store equipment, technology, cleaning supplies, food & beverage, safety equipment and miscellaneous. As this category contains a high amount of fast and slow moving articles, knowledge about supply chain optimization and procurement of logistic services is also required.

NCG Procurement is a centralized function with key stakeholders located in Company's HQ, Zwaagdijk-Oost – your office location as well. Travel is limited although it can be required on a case-by-case basis.

While the role is based in Zwaagdijk-Oost, we are open to candidates located near any of our other office locations outside the Netherlands due to the international scope of the role (Paris, Dusseldorf, Brussels, Warsaw, or Vienna).

Day to day tasks

• Create a solid and trustful relationship with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Balance the business needs and cost efficiencies.
• Develop sourcing strategies for categories to prioritize impact of procurement efforts.
• Execute supplier and contract management for top suppliers.
• Research and analyze the Market for potential solutions that fits for ACTION.
• Conduct commercial and contractual negotiations.
• Manage the tender process, purchase of goods & services and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Actively manage the SAP Ariba platform within your category.

Meet your team

Our Procurement team consists of 15 Procurement professionals, each in their own field of expertise. Action is growing exponentially year on year, and with that growth comes added responsibility for the procurement function. We need your support!

This is you

At ACTION we stand by a set of values and work ethics: Customer orientation, Cost consciousness, Simplicity, Teamwork, Discipline and Respect.

We are looking for an energetic and ambitious individual who can work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, who identifies as a modern procurement professional. You are a pragmatic and self-sufficient team member who enjoys coming up with solutions for challenging situations.

You're not afraid to speak up and challenge the status quo, whilst remaining professional and being able to build meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.

In addition, you have:

• Relevant Bachelor´s Degree or Master’s Degree (finance, economics, procurement, business)
• Minimum 4 years of working experience in similar roles, preferably on international scale
• Experience with contract & vendor management, procurement software solutions (SAP Ariba is a plus)
• Experience with managing fragmented spend of 50 Mio EUR.
• Highly analytical, problem-solving, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Pro-active by nature with business acumen
• Articulate in written and spoken English (Dutch is a plus)

What we offer

Surprisingly more! From our bustling home base in the Netherlands, you’ll have an impact on the whole of Europe. The counter now stands at more than 2,500 stores in 12 countries and millions of smiles from our customers. And we have big growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different job, an interesting innovation project, new skills: as a professional you can develop without limits. And all this is in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: Customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost consciousness and respect.

Did you know that you can also count on us for:

• A market-based salary.
• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week).
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, of course in coordination with
• your team and manager.
• Annual bonus between 10% and 20% based on personal and business objectives.
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action.
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance. Zwaagdijk-Oost is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam.

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children's Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 155 different nationalities? That we purchase 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that almost all our stores only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.