About the role
Our client, a leading global FMCG organisation based in Rotterdam, is looking for an experienced Ocean & Air Procurement Lead (hybrid, 40 hours).
Offer
- Temporary Phase A agency contract (CLA ABU) via Grafton with possible extension
- Start: ASAP
- Duration of the assignment: 31 March 2027
- Salary depending on experience: between € 4.500€ 5.300 gross per month based on 40 hours; since it is a weekly payment this will be € 25,96-€ 30,58
- Other benefits: 8 % holiday allowance, 5% for ADV days, € 2,45 work-from-home allowance; 30 vacation days annually (based on fulltime), pension scheme based on Stipp Basis regulation(23.4% (15.9% employer, 7.5% employee), travel allowance based on 2nd class OV
What You'll Do
This role exists ensure operational excellence across ocean and air procurement portfolios, enabling strategic, sustainable, and digitally enabled supplier management . By coordinating tenders, driving cost and sustainability initiatives, and leading contracting and commercial processes, you will help strengthen our global supply chain resilience and efficiency .
Key responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end ocean and air tender activities across monthly and annual cycles.
- Manage a dedicated portfolio of supplier relationships across assigned regions.
- Implement and execute the Procurement Strategy in alignment with global and regional priorities.
- Drive procurement compliance while advancing the digital procurement agenda.
- Lead the contracting process, contract management, and commercial escalation resolutions for assigned portfolios.
- Build and maintain a centralized knowledge database for the full procurement portfolio.
- Lead cross‑regional procurement projects and activities as assigned by the manager.
- Identify and deliver cost‑optimization initiatives, including benchmarking and operational efficiencies.
- Lead sustainability initiatives covering alternative fuels, emissions reduction, and energy‑efficient operations.
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve the 3Cs (cost, cash, and carbon).
- Support business allocation decisions and assist procurement managers in large‑scale negotiations.
- Act as regional portfolio lead for responsible sourcing, performance management, continuous improvement, resilience, segmentation, contractual models, and 3PL negotiation strategies.
Your profile
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- 4-5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Ocean, Air, Transportation, or Logistics (5 years preferred).
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in spoken and written English.
- Solid operational computer skills (MS Office suite).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with SAP.
- Knowledge of tendering platforms (Coupa preferred).
- Additional language proficiency.
Ready to apply?
Submit your application by uploading your English CV .
For enquiries, feel free to reach out:
Marcella Henryati, Senior Recruitment Consultant
M: 06-58811958
E: marcella.henryati@gigroup.com
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