Procurement Program & Project Specialist (External Manufacturing), Amersfoort, Utrecht

Company Description:
Our client is a leading international organization within the food and manufacturing sector, known for its strong focus on operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The company operates in a complex, global environment and collaborates closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive performance and efficiency.
 
Role Description:
We are seeking a Procurement Program & Project Specialist (External Manufacturing) to support and drive execution across a portfolio of external manufacturing initiatives. This role focuses on program delivery, contract compliance, supplier coordination, and commercial execution within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
 
Responsibilities:
•    Drive execution of external manufacturing (EM) programs and projects from initiation to completion 
•    Ensure structured progress across project stages, including timely delivery of contracts, approvals, and key milestones 
•    Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and implement mitigation actions 
•    Coordinate preparation, approval, and system upload of contracts in Coupa 
•    Monitor contract compliance, expirations, and alignment with actual spend 
•    Support commercial activities such as cost reviews, benchmarking, and pricing model execution 
•    Align data and assumptions between suppliers, Procurement, and Finance teams 
•    Participate in and coordinate supplier governance meetings (monthly, quarterly, and project-based) 
•    Ensure proper documentation, ownership, and follow-up of actions and decisions 
•    Drive resolution of blocked invoices in collaboration with AP and internal stakeholders 
•    Execute process and regulatory initiatives and ensure compliance documentation is completed 
•    Act as a central coordination point between procurement teams and support functions 
•    Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and next steps 
•    Manage multiple priorities and adjust focus based on business needs 
 
Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent working level) 
•    5–8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or program/project execution 
•    Proven experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment 
•    Strong understanding of contracts, compliance, and supplier management 
•    Experience with SAP and Coupa is required 
•    Strong planning, structuring, and execution skills 
•    Hands-on, detail-oriented, and delivery-driven mindset 
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 
•    Analytical and problem-solving approach 
•    Fluent in English 
 
Other Information:
•    Contract duration: 8 months 
•    Employment type: Not open to freelancers / ZZP 
•    Working hours: 38 hours per week (32 hours negotiable) 
•    Work model: Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days remote)

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