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Category Procurement Lead – HR
Location
Netherlands
Posted
93 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Category Procurement Lead – HR
DP World
• Act as the procurement expert for HR‑related categories, developing an understanding of supplier markets, cost structures, and trends. • Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and cross‑functional stakeholders to understand business needs and support effective decision‑making. • Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimise costs, quality, and supplier performance. • Lead or contribute to projects such as improving interim management processes, refining the Preferred Supplier List, supporting unified employer branding, and optimising temporary staffing approaches across Europe. • Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and value creation. • Negotiate commercial terms, manage contracts, conduct risk assessments, and lead supplier performance reviews. • Identify opportunities for standardisation, innovation, supplier consolidation, or efficiency improvements. • Maintain accurate documentation related to contracts, spend, and supplier performance. • Work across multiple European sites and business units to drive category outcomes and ensure a consistent procurement approach. • Represent the organisation externally, fostering professional and productive supplier partnerships.
Job Requirements
- Solid experience in category procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management—this is essential, regardless of category.
- Experience working in large or complex organisations, with the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder landscapes.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced and dynamic environments, adapting quickly to change and managing competing priorities.
- Strong skills in developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving measurable value.
- Confidence in reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with, influence, and support stakeholders at different levels across the business.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Fluency in English.
- Preferred: Experience in HR procurement (e.g., recruitment, interim, temp staffing).
- Preferred: Knowledge of HR operating models such as MSP, PSL, master vendor, or neutral vendor frameworks.
- Preferred: Additional European languages.
- Preferred: Procurement certifications (CIPS, NEVI, or equivalent) or interest in pursuing them.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities
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