About the Company
Our client is a leading global consumer goods company with operations across markets worldwide and a complex international supply chain. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and responsible business, the organisation continuously works to make its supply chain more resilient, efficient and future-ready. You’ll join an international procurement environment where global supplier relationships, cost management, sustainability and supply chain resilience are key priorities.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Procurement professional to join a global procurement team in the Netherlands on a temporary basis. You will take ownership of part of the organisation’s ocean and air freight procurement portfolio, working with international suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role combines strategic procurement with hands-on commercial and operational responsibilities. You’ll be involved in tenders, supplier negotiations, contracts, cost optimisation and performance management — while helping the business navigate a highly volatile global freight market. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an international environment, can operate under pressure and understands the complexities of global ocean freight.
Responsibilities
- Manage ocean and air freight procurement activities, including regular tender processes.
- Own relationships with a portfolio of international logistics and freight suppliers.
- Support the implementation of global and regional procurement strategies.
- Lead or coordinate supplier negotiations, contracting and commercial discussions.
- Monitor market developments and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements.
- Work with suppliers on performance, service levels and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives, including emissions reduction and alternative fuel solutions.
- Support allocation decisions and larger-scale procurement negotiations.
- Help strengthen supply chain resilience and manage risks across the freight portfolio.
- Work closely with procurement, logistics and other internal stakeholders across regions.
- Maintain accurate procurement data, documentation and supplier information.
- Contribute to cross-regional procurement projects and digital procurement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, ocean freight, air freight, transportation or logistics.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of ocean freight and international transportation.
- Experience with tendering, supplier management and commercial negotiations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Comfortable working in an international and fast-moving environment.
Preferred Skills
- SAP experience.
- Experience with Coupa or other procurement/tendering platforms.
- Additional languages.
- Experience with sustainability, responsible sourcing or procurement transformation.
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