Procurement Manager (Leiden) - #46429

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference and work in a non-profit? Would you like to be a part of an ambitious and international organisation on the cutting edge of science? Then this position might be right up your alley.

The EBMT is a non-profit medical and scientific organisation which hosts a unique patient registry providing a pool of data to perform studies and assess new trends.

Our Mission

To save and improve the lives of patients with blood-related disorders.

YOUR MISSION

To build and lead a procurement function from the ground up. The Procurement Manager will play a key role in strengthening governance, ensuring transparency, and delivering value across all purchasing activities.

Responsibilities And Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement policies, processes, and tools
• Lead sourcing activities: supplier identification, tendering, evaluation, and selection
• Negotiate contracts and framework agreements for optimal value and quality
• Partner with internal teams to plan procurement and reduce unplanned spend
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and organisational standards
• Monitor spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report insights
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices and controls
  
  

Requirements:

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Finance
• MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management is desirable.
  
  

Experience:

• Proven 10 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, and supply chain management
• Experience in the non-profit, association, healthcare, or international environment is an advantage.
• Experience across relevant procurement categories such as IT and digital services, data and research services, professional services, event and congress management, and/or healthcare-related services is highly desirable.
  
  

Knowledge:

• Supplier management
• Economic management (costs management, budget analysis, financial negotiation)
• Supplier evaluation and risk management
• Familiar with Contract law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Additional languages (French, Dutch and/or Spanish) are an asset.
  
  

Soft skills and abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and supplier management Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and translate business needs into practical sourcing solutions.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented.
• Initiative, comfortable building a function from the ground up.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• High integrity and commitment to transparency and accountability.
  
  

What We Offer

• Join a non-profit society with a meaningful mission, where your work makes a real difference in advancing healthcare.
• Collaborate with a multicultural, international team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model: 2 days per week at our Leiden office and 3 days working remotely.
• Full-time position (36 hours/week) with flexible hours (start between 8–10 am).
• 1 month probation period. 1 year temporary contract.
• 25 days of vacation per year
• Regular social activities: monthly gatherings to warmly welcome new team members and celebrate employee birthdays, unit team-building events, and an end-of-year gathering.
• Salary: 72.422 (scale 11.4) - 77,294 (scale 11.6) gross/year (depending on previous experience) including end-of-the-year payment and 8% holiday remuneration.
• One-off payment of 800 euros gross to help you set up your home office.
• Extra benefits (after the probation period):
• Travel allowance for commuting on office days
• Some foreign travel
• Support in training and professional development
• A pension arrangement with the National Civil Pension Fund
  
  

At EBMT we believe that a diverse team is a key part of building a great organisation, we would like to listen and learn from you. All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for visas; candidates must already have the legal right to work in the country before applying for this role.