Project Procurement Manager
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Project Procurement ManagerJob Description
Project Procurement Manager
Vanderlandeis seeking a newProject Procurement Managerto serve as the procurement expert during the Project Execution phase, ensuring on-time, in-full delivery of products and services. You will be part of theProject Procurementteamwithin the broader Procurement department. AsaProject Procurement Manager,you will be the key point of contact for procurement activities during project execution, collaborating with engineering and project execution teams to minimize risk and ensure successful projectdelivery andcompletion.
Our global procurementorganization enables our projects and business functions by maximizing value and minimizing risks via the procurementof goods and services inacost-effective and sustainable way. We ensure a resilient and competitive supplier ecosystem and aim to advance towards best-in-class practices, and ensure the organization is efficient, effective, and future-proof.Furthermore, our procurement organization plays an important role in Vanderlande's transformation from an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) to a Configure-to-Order (CTO) business model. This new model aimsat enhancing value for its customers through increased standardization, scalability, and more competitive solutions.
What will you be doing?
AsaProject Procurement Manager,you will be the key point of contact for procurement activities duringsales as well asproject execution phase, focusing on timely delivery, supplier performance, and risk management. You will execute procurement activities in line with the Supply Plan,initiate and/ormanage RFx events for non-itemized items, andtrigger escalation in case of delays orissues. 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 theSales andProject Execution phase, supporting and collaborating withSales Engineering,projectengineeringand project execution teams to minimize total project risk and cost
Functionasthe 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 toleverageitemized items and ensure competitive procurement-related conditions (e.g., cost, lead times), challenging non-standard specifications tooptimizeengineering choices towards best practices and cost-efficiency from a procurement perspective.
During the sales phase,identifygoods or services with long lead times that do not meet project requirements, developa 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 theselectionof 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 (5-7years) 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 forprocurement-relateddisruptions
Demonstrated ability to leadnegotiations, drive cost savings, while balancing risk and operational needs
Ability towork 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 to5% of the time
About the team
OurProject Procurement Managersat Vanderlande serve as the vital procurement link throughout the project lifecycle, frominitialsales engagement to final project execution. We are a customer-oriented team,comprisedof dedicatedProject Procurement Managerswho are committed to creating project procurement strategies that maximize Configure-to-Order (CTO) solutions while strategicallyoptimizingEngineer-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 todeliverefficient 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 aProject 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 ourgrowing 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.