Team Lead & Sustainable Procurement Advisor – Dutch & English

Team Lead & Sustainable Procurement Advisor – Dutch & English Job Specs

Category

Procurement / Purchasing

Management

Region

Netherlands:
Rotterdam

Languages

Hiring type

Company hire

Duration

1 year with view to permanent contract

ASAP

Job .

26-0287

Liviya

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Our client is a procurement‑focused consultancy company supporting organisations on procurement projects and strategic sourcing challenges. They are currently looking for a Team Lead & Sustainable Procurement Advisor to join their team in Rotterdam
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In this role, you will combine a leadership position with hands‑on advisory work. You will guide a team of consultants while working directly with clients on sustainability and circular procurement initiatives, with a strong focus on strategy, stakeholder engagement and implementation.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop and implement sustainable and circular objectives
• Engage employees across the organisation
• Establish collaborations and value chain initiatives
• Embed sustainability within procurement processes
• Measure and track impact

Advisory responsibilities

You will mainly focus on the strategic phase of tenders and act as a subject matter expert in the field of sustainability and circularity.

• Advice on sustainable procurement policies
• Integrate sustainability into processes and documentation
• Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions
• Create internal support and stakeholder alignment

Leadership responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall development of the procurement team and related services
• Lead and coach team members on content and delivery
• Safeguard the quality of projects
• Develop vision, knowledge and tools
• Actively build the client portfolio
• Manage capacity and workload
• Contribute to commercial activities and relationship management

• First 6–12 months: focus on team development, vision development and building projects
• The work is split between the office, client sites and home; work at client locations varies
• The wider team consists of approximately 15–20 employees and is growing rapidly

• Must be fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• HBO/WO level (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)
• Min. of 4-6 years of experience in procurement
• Experience with in public or semi-public organisations and tender processes
• Knowledge of strategic and sustainable procurement
• Affinity with sustainability, circularity and innovation
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and team‑oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and take ownership

• Contract for 32 to 40 hours per week
• Performance‑based bonus structure
• Hybrid working model, with a minimum of two days in the office
• High level of autonomy and flexibility in the role
• Unlimited annual leave policy
• Laptop and mobility allowance
• Reimbursement of expenses and support for home‑office setup
• Regular team events and activities
• Ongoing training and coaching opportunities
• Dynamic working environment with room for initiative

As part of the Blue Lynx recruitment process, you may be asked to provide references and copies of your diplomas. Please note that a background check may also be conducted.