Procurement Specialist
Job Type: Full-time Employment or Freelance
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years
Languages Required: Fluent English and Dutch
Work Location: Netherlands
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the Netherlands
About Us
At IT Solutions Worldwide BV, we provide specialized recruitment and technical staffing solutions for
international business, procurement, supply chain, ERP, operations, and project environments.
We are currently looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist for a full-time or freelance opportunity
in the Netherlands. This role is suitable for a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with strong
experience in procurement, supplier management, sourcing, contract negotiation, procurement compliance,
and stakeholder coordination.
Position Overview
The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, including
sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, contract award, contract support, and supplier onboarding. The
role focuses on ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, compliance with internal policies, and
alignment with Dutch and EU procurement regulations.
The position requires close collaboration with finance, operations, legal, project teams, and other internal
stakeholders to support procurement strategy, manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and
contribute to category management and sustainability initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Management
- Manage the full procurement cycle from sourcing and tendering to contract award and supplier
onboarding.
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best value in terms of quality, cost,
delivery, and service.
- Prepare and support procurement documentation, supplier evaluations, purchase agreements,
tender documents, and contract-related activities.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and reporting within ERP/procurement systems.
- Ensure procurement activities are completed in line with internal policies, procedures, and business
requirements.
- Support cost-saving initiatives and contribute to procurement efficiency improvements.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into
procurement actions.
Supplier Management & Contract Support
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and monitor service levels, quality, delivery, pricing,
and compliance.
- Support supplier onboarding and ensure required documentation is complete, accurate, and
