Strategic Sourcing Manager NFR Construction

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager Construction you will join the front-runner in retail to work on establishing competitive deals related to Indirect Procurement for all our European retail brands.

About Ahold Delhaize

Were Ahold Delhaize one of the worlds largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce. Together with our 17 strong local retail brands in the United States Europe and Indonesia we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our brands customers our people and the world around us. We offer a highly dynamic international work environment in which our associates thrive.

Your new work environment

In this role you will be part of the NFR Netherlands team responsible for strategic sourcing of indirect products and/ or services within one of the NfR categories; construction.

The Not For Resale (NFR) sourcing organization leverages Ahold Delhaizes European footprint to drive savings by running both local and crossborder sourcing events across six countries. As part of this team Strategic Sourcing Managers collaborate closely with stakeholders from strong local brands to source all nonresale goods and services acting as one company toward suppliers to deliver greater value. The department is known for its skilled colleagues open communication and supportive culture offering autonomy responsibility and the chance to work with experts from different countries. NFR provides continuous support to help employees grow their talents and broaden their horizons.

Key Responsibilities

Your role is highly diverse and encompasses various responsibilities. As the Strategic Sourcing Manager Construction you will be managing the sourcing of goods and services related to the building remodeling and maintenance of our stores andwarehouses with a strong focus on total cost of ownership.

Your key tasks include:

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for construction related topics leveraging our European scale to achieve cost reductions and efficiency gains.
• Selecting and contracting suppliers including both new and incumbent partners to ensure the best combination of innovation quality and value.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify and deliver reliable value-driven sourcing solutions that support business goals.
• Exploring and scouting for innovative solutions with suppliers to achieve building process efficiencies reduce TCO and achieve sustainability targets.
• Creating and maintaining strong supplier relationships fostering long-term collaboration and driving impactful partnerships across local and international markets.
• Actively collaborating with sourcing managers locally and cross-border to align on best practices streamline sourcing efforts and maximize the benefits of our European footprint.

Whats in it for you

Aside from what we ask of you in this role we also have a great deal to offer you: plenty of growth opportunities and various cross-brand career options; flexible working hours; a hybrid working model (we ask you to spend at least 50% of your working time at the office); and the chance to drive meaningful change on a global scale. You can look forward to a good work-life balance and the chance to work in an inclusive environment that wholeheartedly encourages growth and welcomes you just the way you are.

Plus:

• A gross annual salary in the range of 80000 - 100000
• Attractive bonuses
• A first-rate pension plan
• 20 vacation days and the option to buy an additional 125 days from your personal flex budget
• Travel expenses or an NS travel card / Company car
• A laptop and smartphone
  
  

What You Bring

For this position the ideal candidate will possess at least some of the following qualifications:

• Experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within the construction industry with a proven track record of managing suppliers and sourcing for large-scale construction remodeling and/or maintenance projects.
• Strong project management skills to effectively oversee and navigate complex sourcing projects ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• A solid understanding of building materials cost price breakdowns and common processes and practices in the construction industry allowing you to assess opportunities negotiate effectively and create value.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams including stakeholders from the facilities construction finance and legal department and as well as international colleagues.
• An analytical and strategic approach to identify opportunities for efficiency innovation and cost optimization both locally and on a European scale.

Aside from these hard skills we think you should also bring some much-valued soft skills to the table: outspoken communication skills excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch as well as in English a proactive approach a problem solving and result driven mindset next to your enthusiasm will take you far.

Located in the Netherlands and a willingness to travel is also helpful.

Apply now!

Are you keen to join the NFR team Even if you dont tick all the boxes but you still believe you have the personality and skills that make you a suitable candidate we strongly encourage you to reach out to us. Apply now via the button on this page or feel free to contact Andrej Bjelogrlić at if you have any questions.

You can apply until 24th of March. Since well start the selection interviews right away we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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