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

• Advise on procurement strategies for infrastructure and maintenance projects
• Develop procurement plans aligned with project scope, regulations, and organizational objectives
• Execute national and European tendering procedures independently
• Support procurement activities for both services and construction works
• Collaborate closely with contract managers and project teams on market approach strategies
• Guide procurement processes from initiation to contract award
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within procurement and contracting
• Contribute to the development of procurement standards, norms, and best practices
• Support standardization and streamlining of procurement processes
• Act as a sparring partner and advisor to procurement colleagues and stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

• Completed education in:
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering
• Experience working within large organizations (500+ FTE), preferably in politically sensitive or public-sector environments
• Strong experience with project-based procurement of services and/or construction works
• Knowledge and experience with contracting methodologies
• Experience with D&C Contracts under UAV-GC 2025
• Experience with the Requirements Specification Process in D&C contracts
• Knowledge and experience with SAP and SAP procurement systems
• Strong advisory, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills in Dutch

Candidate Profile

• Customer-oriented and quality-driven
• Structured, accurate, and detail-oriented
• Proactive and improvement-focused
• Independent and practical in approach
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Key Competencies

• Advisory skills
• Active listening
• Analytical thinking
• Persuasiveness
• Collaboration
• Quality awareness

Additional Information

• Hybrid work model with expected onsite presence for collaboration with project teams
• Candidates must clearly demonstrate all requirements and relevant experience in their CV
• CVs must be submitted in PDF format
• No personal data or photos should be included in submitted documents
• Freelancers and self-employed professionals are not eligible for this assignment
• Early submission is recommended due to possible early closure of the role