Project Procurement Manager
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What will you be doing?
As a Project Procurement Manager, you will be the key point of contact for procurement activities during sales as well as project execution phase, focusing on timely delivery, supplier performance, and risk management. You will execute procurement activities in line with the Supply Plan, initiate and/or manage RFx events for non-itemized items, and trigger escalation in case of delays or issues. Your role is crucial in aligning procurement activities with project timelines and ensuring project success.
Responsibilities
- Act as the key point-of-contact for procurement-related activities during the Sales and Project Execution phase, supporting and collaborating with Sales Engineering, project engineering and project execution teams to minimize total project risk and cost
- Function as the key point-of-contact for procurement-related activities during the Project Sales phase, supporting and collaborating with the sales engineering and sales teams to minimize total project risk and cost.
- · Help shape sales offers to leverage itemized items and ensure competitive procurement-related conditions (e.g., cost, lead times), challenging non-standard specifications to optimize engineering choices towards best practices and cost-efficiency from a procurement perspective.
- · During the sales phase, identify goods or services with long lead times that do not meet project requirements, develop a strategy to ensure feasibility.
- During the Project Execution phase, execute procurement activities in line with the Supply Plan and relevant category strategies, ensuring the project receives all required products and services on time and in full
- In case of specifications changes, advise project stakeholders on default products/services and supplier options and provide alternative recommendations or trigger the selection of a new supplier when default suppliers are unsuitable due to specific project requirements
- In the Project Execution phase, initiate and/or lead RFx events (depending on the applicable category policy, profile and characteristics) for non-itemized products and services, including document creation, evaluation of supplier proposals against predefined criteria, should-cost modelling coordination, and participate in negotiations with suppliers and final supplier selection
- Update procurement-related information in the project Supply Plan as the project execution process progresses
What do we ask from you?
To be successful in this role, you should have:
Extensive experience (5-7 years) in procurement, supply chain management, or project execution support within technical or engineering-focused organizations
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, RFx management, and supplier performance management
Strong analytical skills to assess project requirements, supplier delivery performance, and potential risks
Experience in managing supplier escalations and implementing mitigation strategies for procurement-related disruptions
Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations, drive cost savings, while balancing risk and operational needs
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Effective communication skills, with the ability to provide clear updates and insights to project teams
Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Ability to travel internationally up to 5% of the time
About the team
Our Project Procurement Managers at Vanderlande serve as the vital procurement link throughout the project lifecycle, from initial sales engagement to final project execution. We are a customer-oriented team, comprised of dedicated Project Procurement Managers who are committed to creating project procurement strategies that maximize Configure-to-Order (CTO) solutions while strategically optimizing Engineer-to-Order (ETO) items. We collaborate closely with project stakeholders across all project phases, ensuring seamless execution through our supply chain centers and driving operational excellence. Our team is instrumental in ensuring that procurement activities align with project timelines and customer needs, contributing to Vanderlande’s commitment to deliver efficient and effective solutions.
About Vanderlande
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.
What we offer
- As a Project Procurement Manager, you’ll play a critical role in shaping high-impact, industry-leading projects while working closely with our committed teams and valued customers. You’ll be part of an international, dynamic, and collaborative work environment that encourages personal growth and development. Within our growing and successful organization, you’ll have the opportunity to achieve your professional goals and build a strong foundation for your future.
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Requirements
- During the Project Execution phase, execute procurement activities in line with the Supply Plan and relevant category strategies, ensuring the project receives all required products and services on time and in full
- In case of specifications changes, advise project stakeholders on default products/services and supplier options and provide alternative recommendations or trigger the selection of a new supplier when default suppliers are unsuitable due to specific project requirements
- In the Project Execution phase, initiate and/or lead RFx events (depending on the applicable category policy, profile and characteristics) for non-itemized products and services, including document creation, evaluation of supplier proposals against predefined criteria, should-cost modelling coordination, and participate in negotiations with suppliers and final supplier selection
- Update procurement-related information in the project Supply Plan as the project execution process progresses
About Vanderlande
Global provider of logistics process automation solutions
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