Senior purchasing advisor

Are you ready to play a crucial role in the growth of the purchasing department of the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA)? At COA, providing safe and livable shelter for asylum seekers is central, where cooperation with partners is essential to guide them to a future, both inside and outside Nederland . As a Senior Purchasing Advisor at COA, you are invaluable in achieving this mission. You contribute not only to your own future, but also to that of others. Do you want to take on complex purchasing challenges together with your colleagues at COA? Then don't hesitate and join our team as a Senior Purchasing Advisor at COA!

What does the role of Senior Purchasing Advisor entail? 
As a Senior Purchasing Advisor you are an experienced discussion partner for management and you are adept at asking internal needs. You provide advice, create opportunities and ensure compliance with legal frameworks. You are responsible for various tasks at strategic and tactical purchasing level. The range of goods and services to be purchased is very diverse, varying from office facilities to pest control, from ICT to hiring contracts and from construction projects to consultancy services. Most agreements have a term of four years.

Furthermore, the following activities are under your responsibility:

• Advising and facilitating in compliance with legal requirements.
• Carrying out various activities at strategic and tactical purchasing level.
• Drafting, writing and evaluating tenders in collaboration with internal clients.
• Organizing and carrying out market surveys and consultations.
• Realizing complex tenders and drawing up tender documents.

About the client

In Nederland people who apply for asylum are entitled to supportive reception. The team of professionals is committed to providing a safe and livable environment for asylum seekers, guiding them towards a promising future, both within Nederland and elsewhere. Our clients represent diverse cultures and backgrounds. They strive to realize their vision in a sustainable way by upholding our core values ​​of humanity, cooperation, openness and results-oriented.

What we offer you:

Working at COA means working in a challenging and dynamic position in which you have the freedom to organize your own agenda.

• Immediately an annual contract, with the intention of a contract for an indefinite period.
• Salary depending on your education and experience in scale 9 (maximum €6060.15 based on 36 hours per week).
• They use the Collective Labor Agreement for Social Work.
• The ability to organize your working days flexibly. Preference is for 36 hours per week, fewer hours up to 28 hours per week can be discussed.
• Annual IKB of 18%, of which 8% holiday allowance, 8.33% end-of-year bonus and the remainder can be spent freely on, for example, training, fitness or extra holiday days.
• Good pension scheme through Pension Fund Healthcare and Welfare (PFZW).
• A career budget to further develop yourself.
• Flexible working: you can work from home or at the office. You will receive €2 work-from-home allowance.
• Travel allowance.
• Team outings.
• A job with a lot of variety. No day is the same!
• Working for a shrinking & growing organization.

What we ask of you:

As a senior purchasing advisor you are solution-oriented, analytical and have strong communication skills. You have the capacity to organize tender processes in such a way that the chance of a successful end result is maximized. In addition, understanding complex files and translating information from various perspectives into a clear, targeted strategy appeals to you! You also have:

• At least a completed HBO education in business administration, business economics, legal or technical fields.
• In possession of a NEVI 1 diploma or equivalent (NEVI 2 or equivalent is an advantage).
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience with purchasing, tenders and contract management at a government organization or public organization.
• Knowledge and experience with European tenders.
• Knowledge and experience working in government organizations or the public sector.
• Knowledge of and experience with project management, Negometrix and TenderNed.

Interested?

Take this opportunity and apply for the position of senior purchasing advisor. Would you like more substantive information about this vacancy? Robin Schreibelt-Boschker, who works as a recruitment and selection consultant, is happy to assist you by telephone or via the app and can be reached via telephone number 06-83623741.

Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct and taking an Oath or Promise will be part of the application procedure.

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