Procurement Advisor

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Advisor to manage and oversee procurement and tendering processes within a municipal environment. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for procurement and public tendering matters, independently guiding European, national, and multiple-supplier procurement procedures from initiation through contract award.

Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for procurement and tendering questions.
Manage European, national, and multiple-supplier procurement procedures.
Guide procurement processes from initiation to contract award.
Advise on the Dutch Public Procurement Act and procurement regulations.
Ensure compliance with municipal procurement policies.
Develop, review, and improve tender documents.
Recommend suitable procurement and market strategies.
Define selection and award criteria.
Identify and manage procurement risks.
Coordinate with project managers, contract managers, legal advisors, and budget holders.
Support stakeholders throughout the procurement process.
Ensure procurement timelines are met.
Help define KPIs and contract performance measures.
Evaluate completed tenders and recommend improvements.
Identify process improvements and best practices.
Share procurement knowledge across the organization.
Balance legal, operational, and organizational interests.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience with public procurement and tendering.
Knowledge of the Dutch Public Procurement Act (Aanbestedingswet).
Experience with European and national procurement procedures.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication skills in Dutch.