Procurement Specialist

Posted:
2/10/2026, 8:29:15 PM

Location(s):
North Holland, Netherlands ⋅ Marken, North Holland, Netherlands

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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Job Description:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for being a liaison between internal stakeholders and third party suppliers to support timely and efficient onboarding of new suppliers, goods and services are procured from third parties efficiently and effectively, and that suppliers meet Marken’s quality, price, & service level expectations Will support Ukraine procurement efforts including: leading the onboarding of new suppliers, evaluate, and support third party procurement transactions as effectively and efficiently as possible. This includes all aspects of the source-to-settle process and will involve the utilization of Marken’s procurement system, inventory control system, and logistics system. This person will collaborate with internal and stakeholders in maintaining acceptable inventory levels, and in assuring acceptable supplier performance (quality, pricing and service levels). 

Primary Duties: 

  • As necessary, confirm Proof of Delivery documentation is provided to the appropriate Marken contact(s)  

  • Assist with the implementation and ongoing usage of the Procurement system 

  • Support incremental Procurement activities as requested by Director and/or Manager of Global Procurement to assist with the evolution of the function 

  • Document tracking and ownership for the onboarding process.  

  • Reviewing business requirements with various internal stakeholders 

  • Evaluating agreed service level commitments to assure goods and services meet or exceed expectations.  

  • Telephone and e-mail communications with internal and external stakeholders 

  • Work effectively with all departments of the organization, but more closely with: 

  • Operations teams 

  • Suppliers  

  • Finance 

  • Marken branches and agents 

  • Securing transportation details/costs and assuring documents are accurately updated as needed 

  • Communicate with suppliers and other Marken offices and overseas agents to confirm the timely arrival of vendor goods and services 

Requirements: 

  • University degree in a related field 

  • General understanding and/or previous experience in Procurement/Supply Chain environment 

  • Previous experience working with a web-based Procurement system 

  • Proven ability to adapt and deal with multiple priorities on a regular basis 

  • Proven ability to work effectively in a global organization 

  • Confident in dealing with people internally and externally at all levels 

  • Strong professional telephone manner 

  • PC/System literate with xcellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word 

  • Excellent analytical skills 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Attention to detail and accuracy 

  • Energetic and proactive 

  • Team player 

  • Able to think on their feet 


Employee Type:
 

Permanent


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