Procurement Specialist

IT Procurement Specialist

Location: Amsterdam

Department: Business Support - Finance

Salary: Up to €70,000 + exceptional benefits

Working Model: Onsite with hybrid option after 6 months of onboarding

Are you a driven and experienced procurement professional with a strong background in IT purchasing? We are working with a leading technology-driven trading business to find an IT Procurement Specialist for their Amsterdam office. This is an opportunity to join a high-performance environment where you will work alongside best-in-class professionals and make a tangible impact on the business from day one.

In this role, you will help shape the future of procurement within a fast-paced, global environment, managing the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle while building strategic partnerships across the business. You'll be instrumental in refining procurement strategy, optimizing vendor performance, and ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, including purchase requests, vendor onboarding, PO generation, contract uploads, and invoice approvals.
• Lead sourcing activities and vendor negotiations, managing stakeholder expectations while ensuring cost-effectiveness and value.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to foster communication and strategic alignment.
• Ensure procurement compliance with internal policies, legal frameworks, and ethical standards-adding business value without compromising on governance.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and suggesting enhancements.
• Lead and deliver individual projects aligned with procurement strategy, occasionally managing sub-teams or cross-functional collaboration.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain,
• Degree-qualified in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of IT procurement, including SaaS and IT services contracts.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience managing procurement tools and ERP systems; familiarity with tools like Coupa or SAP is a plus.
• Highly organized with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills and knowledge of EU compliance frameworks (DORA, ESG, EBA, AFM) are strong advantages.

Benefits

• Annual salary up to €70,000
• Profit share (discretionary bonus)
• Pension contribution of up to €5,000 per year
• Free daily chef-prepared meals and barista service
• Travel reimbursement (€0.21 per kilometer)
• Free on-site gym, massage therapy, and wellness perks
• Hybrid working available after 6-month onboarding period
• Relocation package also available for countries within 150 kilometers