Procurement Manager - Indirect Purchasing (Temporary)

We are looking for a temporary Procurement Manager to join the Retail Development and Operations category of a leading global fashion brand. In this role, you will play a key part in managing strategic procurement projects, providing insights into operational spending, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and sourcing high-value goods and services.

Your daily responsibilities will include running the Global RFx process, finalizing vendor negotiations, managing key stakeholder relationships, and overseeing strategic projects such as store rebranding and construction in the EMEA region.

This temporary assignment, located in Amsterdam, will last for approximately 6 months. If you are available immediately and excited to take on impactful projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Global RFx Process: Manage the RFx process across regions, ensuring effective vendor selection and competitive pricing;
• Vendor & Performance Management: Build and maintain vendor relationships, monitor performance, and forecast future needs;
• Market & Vendor Analysis: Conduct market research to identify and evaluate vendors aligned with sourcing and sustainability goals;
• Contract Negotiation: Collaborate with legal teams to negotiate contracts, ensuring clarity on KPIs and compliance with policies;
• Cost Optimization: Negotiate pricing and cost reductions to drive savings and enhance service quality;
• Risk Management: Mitigate procurement risks while ensuring compliance with service levels and policies;
• Project Leadership: Lead strategic procurement projects, ensuring alignment and timely execution across teams;
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the main point of contact for procurement matters, promoting procurement's value to internal teams.

Your salary/rate will depend on your current knowledge and experience. We are able to offer this position as a direct contract or as a freelance assignment.

How we'll proceed:

Within four working days, we will let you know if you qualify for this position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview, we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the rest of the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of ​​expertise, which makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.