Vendor & Operations Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Vendor & Operations Specialist to join our procurement team. In this role you will safeguard quality, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across all vendor relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance.
• Support RFx projects (RFI, RFQ, RFP) with a focus on timelines, efficiency, and budget control.
• Conduct quality assurance on all procurement documentation and deliverables.
• Assist in supplier negotiations, contract amendments, and secure competitive pricing.
• Integrate sustainability and ethical sourcing practices into supplier selection and contract management.
• Analyze supplier performance, spend patterns, and market trends using data tools; maintain dashboards and recommend process improvements.

Required profile

• Meticulous attention to detail with a quality‑first mindset.
• Business‑partner mentality and strong stakeholder communication.
• Analytical approach to problem‑solving and process improvement.
• Proactive ownership of tasks and reliable, discreet work style.
• Collaborative spirit across legal, finance, and category teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience using data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with contract management systems or RFx processes.
• Knowledge of sustainability and ethical sourcing (advantageous).
• Fluent in English and Dutch (written and verbal).