Direct Procurement Expert – Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

About the role

We are seeking a Direct Procurement Expert to join our client in the pharmaceutical industry. You will lead category sourcing, develop supplier strategies, and ensure continuity of supply while driving cost optimisation and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute sourcing strategies for assigned procurement categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure best commercial terms.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support business initiatives.
• Manage supplier partnerships to improve quality, service, cost efficiency and reliability.
• Support global procurement programmes, onboarding and transition activities.
• Set and monitor category objectives, performance targets and value‑creation plans.
• Promote best practices and demonstrate procurement’s strategic impact.
• Leverage data analytics for informed decision‑making.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in supply chain, procurement or sourcing.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in direct procurement.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.
• Leadership, collaboration and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Experience in multinational, matrix‑organised environments.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Required skills

• Microsoft Copilot
• Claude

What we offer

• Hybrid work model (3 days onsite per week).
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects in a leading engineering and procurement consultancy.
• Exposure to a global network of 50,000 experts across 30 countries.