Apply

Ready to go for it?

AI Apply speeds things up—apply directly if you prefer.

FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
Scoutfield Logo

See all jobs on Scoutfield

Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.

Discover
  • Fresh listings
  • Fast filters
  • No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Randstad

Associate Director, Procurement Business Partnering – Category Management

Randstad

. Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders across Finance, IT, Legal, HR, and Marketing, aligning procurement with core commercial priorities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeDiemen • NetherlandsSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and indirect category management, leveraging advanced negotiation skills and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling to drive profitability and innovation in complex corporate environments. Proven ability to engage with senior leaders and manage global supplier relationships while operating within a centralized Center of Excellence (COE) framework.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingIndirect Category ManagementTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) ModelingAdvanced NegotiationExecutive Presence

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingIndirect Category ManagementTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) ModelingAdvanced NegotiationData-Driven Storytelling
Soft Skills
Executive Presence
Certifications & Qualifications
MBAAdvanced Procurement Certification
Industry Keywords
Center of Excellence (COE)Agile Tribe/Squad ModelGlobal Matrix StructureSupplier Relationship ManagementBusiness Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders across Finance, IT, Legal, HR, and Marketing, aligning procurement with core commercial priorities
  • Engage early in business planning cycles to shape demand and unlock commercial value beyond basic cost reduction
  • Dynamically deploy across a fluid "tribe" of indirect spend experts based on strategic corporate priorities
  • Apply advanced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and negotiation strategies to improve profitability and cash positions
  • Manage Tier-1 global supplier relationships
  • Steer executive QBRs and Joint Steering Committees to drive innovation and mitigate operational risk
  • Partner with the Enablement pillar to establish global frameworks
  • Seamlessly transfer final contracts to Procurement Services for execution

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8–10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing, indirect category management, or management consulting experience in complex corporate environments
  • Proven experience operating within a centralized Center of Excellence (COE) or agile "tribe/squad" organizational model within a global matrix structure
  • Demonstrated ability to transition seamlessly across various indirect categories rather than remaining restricted to one silo
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Economics
  • MBA or advanced procurement certification is highly preferred
  • Executive presence
  • Advanced negotiation
  • TCO modeling
  • Data-driven storytelling

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive fixed salary with variable pay for performance
  • Randstad Employee Share Purchase Plan participation
  • Flexible working culture ("flexibility with intentionality") promoting work-life balance
  • Structured global career growth
  • Mentorship
  • Continuous skill development