Strategic Procurement Consultant

Strategic Procurement Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Procurement Consultant for a leading global pharmaceutical company. This role focuses on optimizing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships across engineering, production, packaging, construction, and capital service activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically optimize procurement processes and supplier management.
• Source new suppliers and negotiate contractual terms.
• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships to maximize value and reduce risk.
• Review and manage procurement schedules.
• Conduct bid analyses and process purchase orders.
• Resolve invoice-related queries.
• Prepare and deliver reports on purchasing activities to project teams.
• Identify efficiency improvements and eliminate wasteful processes.
• Drive cost savings through competitive bidding and market analysis.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline procurement workflows.
• Lead team coordination: prepare agendas, consolidate data, follow up on actions.
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI).
• Provide ad hoc support, including RFP processes.
• Operate flexibly in a fast-paced environment with potential for tight deadlines.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement/buying, preferably in pharma or life sciences.
• Strong experience with Procurement AI and LLMs (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Gemini) and advanced AI prompting for market intelligence and benchmarking.
• Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills for C-level presentations.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Strategic-level impact within a global organization.
• Strong focus on innovation through AI in procurement.
• Opportunity to drive cost savings and operational excellence.
• High level of autonomy and ownership.
• Dynamic environment with fast decision-making.

Key skills/competency

• Strategic Procurement
• Procurement Processes
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Category Strategy
• AI in Procurement
• Negotiation
• Cost Savings
• Pharmaceutical Regulations
• ERP Systems
• Project Management