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Driven by the challenges farmers face and the needs of cows, we develop high-quality robots and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our mission is to support sustainable food production.\nFor more than 30 years, we have been a global leader in the sales and service of automated systems for successive generations of dairy farmers. Every day, we inspire our colleagues to provide customers with innovative solutions and to be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support. With our state-of-the-art Lely Campus in Maassluis and a worldwide network of dedicated Lely Centers offering tailored sales and service, Lely operates in more than fifty countries.\n Are you an experienced IT Procurement professional who thrives on creating impact while building sustainable partnerships? In this role, you will directly contribute to Lely’s mission:\n“We create innovative solutions that enable our customers to excel in sustainable dairy farming to feed the world.”\nYou enjoy working in a dynamic environment where results, innovation, and collaboration come together. You spot opportunities in the market, translate them into tangible value, and bring others along in the process. Does this sound like you? Then keep reading.\nWhat will you do?\nAs an IT Procurement Professional, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing Lely’s IT procurement portfolio. You will take ownership of the entire sourcing process, from strategy development to supplier selection, contracting, and vendor management.\nYou operate at the intersection of business, IT, and suppliers, balancing strategic thinking with a pragmatic approach. You work closely with internal stakeholders and build strong external partnerships.\nYour responsibilities include:\nLeading end-to-end sourcing processes, with a focus on maximizing value creation\nNegotiating with suppliers and securing sustainable, future-proof contracts\nManaging stakeholders proactively, ranging from subject matter experts to senior management\nDeveloping and executing sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals\nIdentifying market developments and leveraging innovative solutions\nSelecting and challenging suppliers to continuously improve\nDriving collaboration and knowledge sharing within multidisciplinary (international) teams\nContributing to the further professionalization and innovation of the procurement function\n You are a results-driven professional with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong eye for opportunities. At the same time, you are able to build connections and develop long-term relationships.\nIn addition, you bring:\nA completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercial, business, or related field\nNEVI 1 and/or NEVI 2 certification is a nice to have\nAround 5-10 years of experience in IT procurement, with room for flexibility depending on overall profile and impact\nExperience in a production/manufacturing environment is a plus\nStrong analytical and negotiation skills\nExcellent communication skills in Dutch and English\nOwnership, persuasiveness, and the ability to influence stakeholders\nYou are based in the Netherlands\n Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You contribute to making the agricultural sector future-proof - and we make sure that you get all the space, resources and support you need to do so.\nAn international working environment with opportunities for own initiative and entrepreneurship. \nExcellent working conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a good pension scheme. \nA salary within the range of €5,867 - €8,381 gross per month, with clear room for growth from your starting salary over time.\nGood growth opportunities: you are in control of your development and can choose from various training courses through our Lely Academy - from personal development to job-specific training. \nOur modern Lely Campus offers daily access to extensive sports facilities: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, an outdoor basketball and volleyball court, table tennis and table soccer. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training - and challenge your colleagues during an active break. \nEnjoy fresh coffee and tea from our own barista, with milk straight from our farm, as well as a healthy and affordable company restaurant. \nA healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid work policy: you work at least three days a week on Campus, with flexible working hours and plenty of room to spend extra time on site (between 06:00 and 20:00). \nA free shuttle bus will take you to and from the metro in Maassluis, so your workday starts and ends smoothly. \nSuccesses need to be celebrated: from anniversaries to Christmas parties - at Lely we know how to do it! \n Recruitment & selection agency, consultancy, and/or secondment agency?\nWe appreciate the interest, but we are looking for all our candidates directly. We understand that you, as an intermediary, want to present candidates for our great positions and thus contribute to our ambitions, but this is not how we have set up our recruitment. 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