Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst

Fulltime, 38 h/week 

As Action continues to grow across Europe, so does the complexity of our procurement landscape. That's why we're looking for a Procurement Analyst who enjoys improving processes, optimising systems, and turning data into valuable insights.

At Action, you'll have a direct impact on an international organisation that continues to grow at an exceptional pace. You'll work with colleagues across the business to help build a procurement function that is efficient, data-driven, and ready for the future. Also there is plenty of room for personal & professional development. At the same time, you'll have plenty of opportunities for both personal and professional development as you grow alongside our organisation.

Ready to make an impact? Hop on and ride with us as Procurement Analyst!

This is your daily action

As a Procurement Analyst, you play a key role in the continuous improvement and professionalisation of Action's procurement organisation. You will work closely with Procurement Managers, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders across the organisation, reporting directly to the Team Lead Procurement Excellence.
Working alongside colleagues from Procurement Supply Chain, Technology, HR, Marketing, Professional Services, and Real Estate, you help ensure that Action has the right suppliers, contracts, and solutions in place to support our continued international growth. In this role, you combine data, technology, and process optimisation to make procurement more efficient, effective, and insight driven.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Optimising and improving procurement processes and ways of working
• Driving the effective use and continuous development of SAP Ariba
• Translating data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Supporting Procurement Managers with reporting, analysis, and system expertise
• Monitoring procurement performance and relevant KPIs
• Ensuring the quality and consistency of sourcing, contracting, and supplier management processes
• Identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives across processes, systems, and data quality
• This role offers a unique combination of analytics, stakeholder management, process improvement, and technology. As Action continues to grow across Europe, you will have the opportunity to make a visible impact by helping to shape and strengthen our procurement organisation for the future.

Meet your team

Our team consists of 26 Procurement specialists with each in their own field of expertise. From the headquarters in Zwaagdijk-Oost, we cover all the Procurement-related projects for the 14 countries where we are currently present. 

This is you

• As a Procurement Analyst you are a naturally curious and tech-savvy professional who enjoys exploring new opportunities and finding smarter ways of working. With a strong analytical mindset, you can turn data into valuable insights while effectively engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same and quickly adapt to new systems and technologies. As a results-driven team player, you enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others succeed. While creative and open minded in your approach, you also work structured and organized.
• You are eager to expand your commercial awareness and have a genuine interest in keeping up with international market trends and industry developments.

In addition, you have: 

• Completed studies in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics or related/relevant 
• 3-5 years of working experience in a related field 
• Experience with contract and vendor management 
• Experience with Ariba SAP or any other procurement software suites would be strongly beneficial 
• Advanced English proficiency 

What we offer

Surprisingly much! From our international headquarters in the Netherlands you have an impact on what happens in our stores across Europe. We welcome more than 15 million customers every week in more than 3,300 stores in 15 European countries. We have great growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different position, an interesting innovation project, new skills: you can continue to develop as a professional. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost conscious and respect.

Did you know that you can also count on us for:

• A market-based salary based on a 38-hour work week
• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week)
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, of course in coordination with your team and manager
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action 
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam)

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children's Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 155 different nationalities? That we purchase 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that almost all our stores only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

What happens next:

1. Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier)
2. First meeting with the manager and a colleague
3. Online assessment to get to know you better
4. Second interview with the head of procurement and hr business partner
5. Welcome to Action…

Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.

Integrity is very important to us. Pre-employment screening is therefore part of the process for this vacancy. Ask your recruiter for more information.