Procurement Manager HR Categories

32-38 hours

Are you here to boost your career at the headquarters of a successful international brand? You knocked at the right door – this is the Procurement room for personal growth in a cross-markets dynamic atmosphere.
 

This is your daily Action

As a Procurement Managers HR you leverage your acquisition expertise and the knowledge of suppliers’ landscape to be a reliable partner for Action’s HR Group units not only in the headquarters but for all the existing and new markets to come. 
You lead and partake in a range of diverse projects related to several HR subcategories such as Talent Recruitment, External Workforce, Temporary Labour and other Labour related topics.

Day to day tasks

• You create a solid and trustful relationship with internal stakeholders and suppliers;
• Balancing the long term business needs, short term cost efficiencies and available knowledge of (future) developments;
• Development of sourcing strategies for categories to prioritize impact of procurement efforts;
• You execute vendor and contract management for top suppliers of the category along with tender process and negotiations, selection of new suppliers;
   

Meet your team

Our Procurement team consists of 15 Procurement professionals, each in their own field of expertise. 
Action is growing exponentially year on year, and with that growth comes added responsibility for the procurement function. We need your support!
Meet some of your potential colleagues! - Sjoerd Wolthoorn, Anke Brands, Peter John Botha
 

This is you

We are looking for an energetic and ambitious individual who can work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, who identifies as an HR procurement professional. You are a pragmatic and self-sufficient team member who enjoys coming up with solutions for challenging situations.
You're not afraid to speak up and challenge the status quo, whilst remaining professional and being able to build meaningful relationships with all stakeholders. 

In addition you have:

• Relevant Bachelor or academic background (Finance, HRM, Procurement, Business);
• Minimum 7 years of working experience in similar roles, preferably on international scale;
• Experience with contract & vendor management;
• Experience with spend figures at Millions scale;
• Highly analytical, problem-solving, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Pro-active by nature with business acumen;
• Articulate in written and spoken English. Every other language is big plus
   

What we offer

Surprisingly more! From our bustling home base in the Netherlands, you’ll have an impact on the whole of Europe. The counter now stands at more than 2,500 stores in 12 countries and millions of smiles from our customers. And we have big growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different job, an interesting innovation project, new skills: as a professional you can develop without limits. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: Customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost conscious and respect. 

Did you know that you can also count on us for:

• A market-based salary.
• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week).
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, of course in coordination with your team and manager.
• Annual bonus between 10% and 20% based on personal and business objectives.
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action.
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance. Zwaagdijk-Oost is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam. 
   

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you join us. For example, we are working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,000 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children’s Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 124 nationalities? That we already source 70% of our wood products and 86% of our cotton sustainably? And that only energy-efficient LED lighting is used in more than half of our stores? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.
 

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognizes themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

What happens next:

1. Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier)
2. First meeting with the manager and a colleague
3. Online assessment to get to know you better
4. Second interview with your recruiter, among others
5. Welcome to Action!

Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.
Integrity is very important to us. Pre-employment screening is therefore part of the process for this vacancy. Ask your recruiter for more information.