Manager Strategic Procurement
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  • Managerial position
  • Impact on future talent
  • Maassluis
  • 40 hours
  • HBO of WO opleiding
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What is your role?

Do you want to make a real impact in a strategic procurement role within an innovative and international organization? As Manager Strategic Procurement at Lely, you will be responsible for developing and executing the procurement strategy. You will not only drive strong results but also ensure the growth and development of your team. You will create an inspiring work environment where professionals can thrive and perform at their best.

With a clear vision of how procurement contributes to Lely’s strategic objectives, you ensure seamless collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with the Manager Operational Procurement, you align tactical and strategic initiatives while preventing siloed thinking within your teams.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a clear, results-driven procurement strategy.
  • Lead and inspire the team, creating a safe and motivating environment as a Secure Base Leader.
  • Optimize collaboration across the organization and with suppliers, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
  • Coach and mentor senior professionals, empowering them to maximize their potential.
  • Balance strategic direction with operational feasibility to ensure long-term success.

What is your experience?

You are an experienced and strategic procurement leader with a broad vision and the ambition to grow further. You combine deep procurement expertise with a strong ability to guide and develop a team. With an analytical mindset and a decisive, inspiring leadership style, you drive procurement excellence.

Additionally, you bring:

  • A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • At least 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, including leadership responsibilities.
  • A proven track record in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
  • Strong collaboration skills and experience in stakeholder management at senior levels.
  • A coaching and motivating leadership style, with a focus on team development.

What do we offer you?

At Lely, you will work in a dynamic environment where you will have significant responsibility and freedom within one of the most innovative companies in the Netherlands. In this role, you can make an impact, add real value to the organization, and further develop yourself.

Lely offers:

  • Working in an international environment at one of the most innovative companies in the Netherlands.
  • A role based at the state-of-the-art Lely Campus in Maassluis.
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • An open working environment with flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Freedom to organize your own work.
  • A strong focus on personal development & growth.
  • Access to our Lely Academy, offering a variety of training programs.
  • The #FitatLely program, including our Lely Gym (free workouts), online fitness classes, masterclasses on remote work, and other activities related to Body, Mind, and Food.

…and an in-house barista at the Lely Campus, serving the best cappuccinos made from fresh milk, straight from the farm.

Recruitment Agencies
We appreciate the interest, but we recruit all our candidates directly. We understand that agencies want to introduce candidates to our exciting opportunities and contribute to our ambitions, but this is not how we have structured our recruitment process. Therefore, all unsolicited profiles submitted for Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.

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About Lely

A sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future for dairy farmers by combining robotics, engineering, and farming expertise—that's what we believe in.

It all started in 1948 with a dream of two brothers in Maassluis. Since then, we have been an innovative leader in automated systems for dairy farmers worldwide. With 2,500 specialized professionals, we continuously work on new agricultural revolutions. We do this from our Campus in Maassluis (the most sustainable building in the Netherlands) as well as from our international locations. Together, our goal is to make dairy farming attractive for the next generation.

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