Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
We seek a driven Indirect Procurement Specialist with a few years of relevant working experience in procurement or supply chain to become a part of our Strategic Purchasing team. In this role, you will provide strategic procurement support across EMEA, with a hybrid focus that spans both IT procurement (covering hardware, software, services, and vendor management) and a variety of other indirect categories.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provide procurement expertise across sourcing, purchasing, contract, and supplier management.
Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules for general purchases.
Support IT-related procurement, including hardware deliveries, software licenses, and vendor documentation.
Maintain IT documentation for standards, processes, and vendor records.
Contribute to procurement activities beyond IT, supporting broader indirect categories as scope evolves.
Support the resolution of non-conforming purchases and address vendor quality or delivery issues.
Handle supplier relationships to ensure successful delivery of products and services across EMEA.
Engage partners in shaping and implementing the indirect procurement strategy to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs.
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
Travel occasionally (up to 10-15%) to support projects.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and relevant years of procurement experience, or a similar general business background.
Knowledge of finance-related procurement processes (AP, PR/PO cycles).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Continuous improvement and process optimization attitude.
Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver on time and within scope.
Strong problem-solving, planning, and prioritization abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently while being a collaborative teammate.
BENEFITS:
Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
Discount on the health insurance
8% holiday allowance
Flexible Working Hours
Pension Scheme
25 days Annual Leave per year
Up to €250 travel allowance each month
Hybrid working
On-Site Gym
Employee Discount
Work from-home allowance
Home working equipment
Sports Subscription Services
Opportunity to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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What We Do
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 8,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype.
We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content.
Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static.
But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
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