Please note that the location of this vacancy will be moving from Almere to Hilversum as from Summer 2026!
Key Responsibilities
Supplier & Contract Management
• Own and manage contracts within assigned spend categories and scope.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with the top 30 global suppliers.
• Conduct regular performance reviews on top 30 suppliers and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Identify, vet, and onboard new key suppliers aligned with business needs and compliance standards.
Supplier Optimization & Rationalization
• Drive supplier rationalization initiatives to reduce fragmentation and improve efficiency.
• Consolidate supplier spend into fewer, high-value contracts to leverage economies of scale.
• Expand scope with existing suppliers to enhance service delivery and quality.
Strategic Sourcing & Spend Transformation
• Shift procurement focus from supplier-led to demand-led purchasing strategies.
• Challenge historical spend behaviors and promote data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with operational needs.
Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement value engineering initiatives using industry best practices.
• Encourage departments to rethink supplier selection and spend strategies.
• Introduce innovative procurement processes and procedural improvements to reduce total cost of ownership.
Performance Targets
• Reduce supplier base by 10% within 12 months.
• Achieve 100% contract coverage for strategic spend categories and top 30 suppliers.
• Deliver 5% annual cost reduction through sourcing and process improvements.
• Ensure at least 90% compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
• Complete vetting and onboarding of new suppliers within 30 days of identification.
• Implement a minimum of two procurement process improvements per quarter.
Your Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supplier Management within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Alternatively, experience in management consulting or global FMCG environments with a strong track record in procurement-related projects.
• Advanced education (e.g., MSc, MBA) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
Your Skills & Competencies
• Analytical Excellence: Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative analysis, interpret complex data sets, and apply fact-based decision-making to procurement strategies.
• Strategic Thinking: Capable of challenging legacy processes and driving transformation through innovative sourcing and supplier management approaches.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage and influence senior internal and external stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Communication Skills: Strong presentation and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex ideas clearly and confidently in English.
• Collaboration & Leadership: A team-oriented mindset with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and contribute to a high-performance culture.
Benefits
• 25 Days of Annual Leave: As a full-time employee, you will receive 25 days of paid holiday each year, with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 4 additional days to meet personal needs.
• Hybrid Work Model: We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, enabling you to seamlessly balance office and remote work to enhance productivity and work-life balance.
• Work From Abroad: Take advantage of the opportunity to work remotely from abroad for up to 2 weeks annually.
• International Work Environment: Join a dynamic, global team that fosters collaboration and cultural diversity, providing you with a rich and inclusive professional experience.
• Partial Travel Allowance: Benefit from a partial travel allowance to support your commuting costs, ensuring your journey to and from work is more affordable.
• Hunkemöller Academy: Gain access to our Hunkemöller Academy, offering a wide range of professional development programs to support your career growth and skill enhancement.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 25% discount on all company products, allowing you to access our offerings at a reduced price
We are not looking to collaborate with recruitment agencies on this role. Any unsolicited sharing of CV's will be considered a NO FEE applicant.
What We Do
Hunkemöller is committed to being a much-loved, social, and inclusive brand. We take pride in creating an environment where people not only love to work but also become true brand ambassadors.
Our purpose and values have undergone a transformation, our purpose is to inspire and empower women to be their most beautiful and authentic selves, together we lift each other up! Our values emphasize what we hold as fundamental to our brand identity: Empowering, Playful, In-touch, Inclusive, Inspiring, and Responsible. With these principles we are shaping our culture, steering our actions and aligning with our expanding dedication to setting industry benchmarks in inclusivity and responsibility through innovative and sustainable initiatives.
With a robust presence spanning over 900 stores across 15 countries, we are on a trajectory of continuous growth. Our commitment to World-Class service is not just a promise but a reflection of our ethos, extending seamlessly across channels and locations, including our upcoming opening of our state-of-the-art Distribution Center in Almere, aimed at stream-lining productivity, and boosting efficiency for our customers.
Hunkemöller proudly holds the prestigious title of TOP EMPLOYER in the Netherlands for 2024, marking seven consecutive years of winning, while Germany maintains a 5-year streak. In Denmark, we are back-to-back winners for the 2nd year, a testament to our unwavering commitment to our people and the utmost care we invest in our employees
