Procurement Manager Inbound Logistics

Fulltime 38 hours

Are you a experienced procurement professional with a keen understanding of supply chain dynamics? Do you want an European procurement challenge where you can accelerate your career? Hop on and ride with us as Procurement Manager towards a challenging and impressive future with Europe’s fastest growing retailer!
 

This is your daily action

As a Procurement Manager Inbound Logistics you are responsible for the inbound logistics, ocean freight and our European hubs. You'll be at the helm of our European hubs, steering the procurement strategy for inbound supply chain. 
You will collaborate with inbound supply chain stakeholders, advising about contracts, and shape supply chain dynamics.  As a procurement professional you understand the requirements and changes in the supply chain organization. On day to day base you’ll be advising your stakeholders, implement new strategies and negotiation of contracts.

As a Procurement Manager you:

• Create a solid and trustful relationship with your internal stakeholders and Suppliers.
• Are experienced in procurement and know how  to manage strategic categories.
• Have Extensive logistical knowledge of transport flows via sea- and road transport.
• Have Extensive knowledge of third party logistic providers and their services.
• Contribute to Action's growth by ensuring our supply chain keeps pace with increasing volumes.
• Think global and act local!

If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic team, steer Action's supply chain success, and thrive in a high-impact environment, this is your dream job! Your expertise will shape our future!

Meet your team

Our Supply Chain Procurement Team consists of 4 Procurement Managers with each their own field of expertise and a Lead Procurement Manager. On daily base we work hard to accommodate the growth of action. The volumes are increasing every year and supply chain has to keep up with the demands. Our team really makes a difference and there is plenty of room to build and implement new strategies and projects!
Curious about your new team members? Dominique, Geoffrey and, Nevena can’t wait to work with you.
 

This is you

You feel you are a match with the values of our company. Continuously you balance leadership, proactivity, self-motivation and speed of initiatives with strong interpersonal and communication skills in an environment where no day is the same. Being result-oriented and analytically strong, you feel comfortable negotiating.

In addition you have:

• Bachelor degree, preferably in business administration. 
• A minimum of 10 years of procurement experience in supply chain. 
• Strong analytics capability, accompanied by high-level Excel proficiency and adept presentation skills.
• Skills to structure activities, to manage projects and change (evaluation of the impacts, communication and coaching of the stakeholders).
• Fluent in English, Dutch language is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP Ariba or similar Procurement tool is beneficial. 
   

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 2,300 stores in 11 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 12.5 and 25% based on personal and business objectives
• A lease car or mobility budget.
• 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.