Manager Digital Transformation of Procurement

Drive digital change in procurement and help accelerate the energy transition. As Manager Digital Transformation of Procurement, you’ll lead a skilled team and shape the future of our department. You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, delivering smart solutions that create real business impact. At Alliander, you make the grid smarter.

Alliander’s Procurement department is undergoing a major transformation. With AI, automation and smart workflow tooling, we’re building the digital capabilities needed to accelerate the energy transition. As Manager Digital Transformation of Procurement, you’ll lead this change from within the business, for the business.

Your impact at Alliander

You’ll lead a team of three specialists in data, tooling, and product development, driving the digital transformation of our procurement department. Together you’ll translate strategic goals into scalable digital solutions that deliver measurable value across our supply chains. Improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing quality.

You have a key position in Alliander’s corporate Fit for Future (F4F) program, which aims to make all business processes digital and future-proof. Within this program, you’ll lead cross-functional collaboration between Procurement, IT, Digitalization, Architecture, and external suppliers. Your leadership will make digital transformation tangible and impactful.

Your responsibilities

• Design and implement digital procurement processes using SAP S/4HANA and best-of-breed solutions
• Apply AI and automation to category management, should-cost analysis, sourcing workflows, and contract compliance
• Evaluate and integrate innovations from suppliers such as Ivalua, SAP, Mercell, Sievo, Celonis, Cirtuo, and Red Sheet
• Align digital solutions with business needs and strategic goals related to the energy transition
• Position Procurement as a strategic partner within Alliander
• Deliver improvements in speed, efficiency, cost savings, and value creation

What you bring

• Academic working and thinking level (WO)
• At least 10 years of leadership experience in complex transformation environments
• Proven expertise in digital transformation, AI, automation, and agile methodologies
• Deep understanding of procurement processes, preferably in production or industrial settings
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and a clear vision for digitalization
• Experience in program and project management, with a focus on cost, quality, and impact

What we offer

• A temporary position for 3 years, with a fixed-term employment contract. Internal candidates may be eligible for a special arrangement. The role will be phased out or reconsidered as of January 1, 2029
• A gross monthly salary between €7,486.87 and €10,695.53 (scale 12, based on a 40-hour workweek)
• An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 18% of your gross annual salary, including AD.
• End-of-year bonus of 6%
• A premium pension scheme with ABP, with Alliander covering 70% of the contribution
• An NS Business Card and kilometre allowance
• A job-related lease car or mobility budget
• Extensive opportunities for personal development and career growth within Alliander

Are you a senior business manager with a passion for digitalization and AI in procurement? Do you want to make a real impact on the energy transition and help shape the future of Alliander? Then this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change in a forward-thinking organization.

Although Alliander is seeking a permanent hire, interim professionals or freelancers (ZZP) available by mid-September are also invited to express their interest.

Apply before October 1, 2025. Together, we make the grid better — for everyone, with everyone.

For more information about the role, contact Rick Hof at +31 6 83 678 739 or rick.hof@alliander.com.

For questions about the selection process or screening, reach out to Mohamed Chaaibi, Executive Recruiter, at +31 6 46 341 588 or mohamed.chaaibi@alliander.com.