Associate Director â Site Procurement Lead
Associate Director â Site Procurement Lead
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Job Description
Job Description
Join us as Associate Director Site Procurement Lead and be the strategic driver behind our sites procurement success.Youll lead sourcing initiatives shape supplier partnerships and collaborate across teams to deliver innovation value and compliance. If youre passionate about making an impactand thrive in a manufacturing environmentthis is your opportunity to lead with purpose and elevate procurement to the next level.
Purpose of the position
You are the strategic force behind our sites procurement success. Your mission is to ensure that every sourcing decision not only supports our operations but also drives innovation efficiency and long-term value. Youll be the trusted partner who brings people togetherinternally and externallyto build strong supplier relationships champion compliance and diversity and deliver results that matter.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing and project execution using the Sourcing Management Process (SMP).
Drive supplier performance cost reduction and risk mitigation initiatives.
Manage supplier relationships including performance reviews and continuous improvement.
Support new product introductions from early design through to launch.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
Champion supplier diversity and working capital improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global/regional partners to align procurement goals with business needs.
Provide procurement expertise and coaching to operational teams.
Your profile
Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Science Supply Chain or a related field.
5 years of procurement and project management experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience working with senior leaders on large-scale change initiatives.
Proven ability to influence sourcing decisions during early product development.
Excellent negotiation communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong project management capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
Dutch highly preferred; English proficiency required.
What we offer
We welcome you to a truly global dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.
Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus;
355 days of leave;
Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;
Solid Pension Plan;
Incentive Plan;
Travel allowance for commuting;
On-site sports facilities
Numerous training coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development
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Required Skills:
Adaptability Adaptability Commercial Contract Negotiations Data Analytics Driving Continuous Improvement Global Sourcing Strategies GMP Compliance Inventory Control Management Logistics Management Process Manufacturing Compliance New Product Introduction Process Packaging Procurement Procurement Procurement Strategies Production Planning Project Management Raw Material Sourcing Requisition Management Results-Oriented Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Procurement Strategic Procurement Planning Strategic Sourcing 4 morePreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
08/22/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
