Procurement Advisor – Construction & Infrastructure Maintenance
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours per Week: 36 Hours
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Until 31 May 2027 (Extension Possible: 12 Months)
Education Required: HBO Degree
Language Requirement: Fluent Dutch Required
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Advisor to support large-scale construction and infrastructure maintenance projects within a complex project-driven environment.
In this independent role with a high level of responsibility, you will advise on procurement strategies, manage tendering processes, and support contract and supplier management activities from initiation through execution.
Key Responsibilities
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Advise on procurement strategies for infrastructure and maintenance projects
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Develop procurement plans aligned with project scope, regulations, and organizational objectives
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Execute national and European tendering procedures independently
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Support procurement activities for both services and construction works
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Collaborate closely with contract managers and project teams on market approach strategies
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Guide procurement processes from initiation to contract award
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Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within procurement and contracting
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Contribute to the development of procurement standards, norms, and best practices
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Support standardization and streamlining of procurement processes
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Act as a sparring partner and advisor to procurement colleagues and stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience
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Completed education in:
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Economics
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Law
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Business Administration
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Engineering
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Experience working within large organizations (500+ FTE), preferably in politically sensitive or public-sector environments
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Strong experience with project-based procurement of services and/or construction works
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Knowledge and experience with contracting methodologies
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Experience with D&C Contracts under UAV-GC 2025
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Experience with the Requirements Specification Process in D&C contracts
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Knowledge and experience with SAP and SAP procurement systems
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Strong advisory, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
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Excellent communication and persuasion skills in Dutch
Candidate Profile
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Customer-oriented and quality-driven
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Structured, accurate, and detail-oriented
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Proactive and improvement-focused
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Independent and practical in approach
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Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
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Able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
Key Competencies
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Advisory skills
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Active listening
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Analytical thinking
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Persuasiveness
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Collaboration
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Quality awareness
Additional Information
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Hybrid work model with expected onsite presence for collaboration with project teams
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Candidates must clearly demonstrate all requirements and relevant experience in their CV
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CVs must be submitted in PDF format
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No personal data or photos should be included in submitted documents
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Freelancers and self-employed professionals are not eligible for this assignment
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Early submission is recommended due to possible early closure of the role