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Job Description

Aramex is a young, globally operating logistics service provider with a rich history and ambitious plans. Built on, and successful thanks to, hardworking, talented, and creative people with perseverance. Aramex is represented by more than 75 nationalities, allowing it to rightfully be called a ‘Global Company’. In the Netherlands, Aramex offers total transport solutions through our branches in Oude Meer, Groningen, Rotterdam, and Eindhoven. To implement our ambitious plans, we are immediately seeking a Business Development Manager to strengthen our Commercial team with passion and dedication. The ideal candidate is responsible for the execution of the procurement activities for Europe, with more focus on Netherlands and Ireland ensuring policy compliance, driving spend optimization in meeting business needs. Responsibilities Act as the primary procurement focal point for suppliers and internal stakeholders across assigned stations. Develop and implement localized procurement strategies that support business objectives and optimize third-party spend. Identify, evaluate, prequalify, onboard, and manage suppliers in coordination with the Vendor Management team. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, favorable terms, quality service, and reliable delivery performance. Lead tendering activities, including the preparation and issuance of RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs, and conduct commercial evaluations, comparisons, and recommendations. Negotiate contracts, supplier agreements, pricing, terms and conditions, and service-level agreements to achieve the best value for the organization. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Legal, and Contracts teams, to define requirements, refine specifications, facilitate technical evaluations, and support purchasing decisions. Manage the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle for assigned stations. Create, process, issue, and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. Monitor purchase order status and supplier performance, resolving delivery issues, delays, and operational challenges as required. Coordinate with suppliers and the Accounts Payable team to resolve invoicing queries and ensure timely payments in accordance with company policies. Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation, contracts, purchase orders, and supplier records in compliance with Aramex policies and procedures. Manage contract lifecycles and ensure timely renewals through effective procurement planning and tender management. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, spend consolidation, bulk purchasing, and process improvements. Monitor market trends, supplier pricing, and cost increases, communicating risks and changes to relevant stakeholders. Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, ethical standards, and corporate governance principles. Coordinate with global procurement and excellence teams to support strategic sourcing initiatives, long-term agreements, catalogues, and supplier performance management. Continuously seek opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, service levels, and value for money without compromising quality or operational standards. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with additional qualification in Procurement such as CIPS or similar Good communication skills, negotiation skills with commercial acumen Experience in SAP/Ariba modules At least 3-5 years of relative experience in Procurement International experience within Europe (main focus Netherlands and Ireland) Dutch and English well-spoken What we offer Salary range depending on experience between € 3.700,- and € 4.630,- gross monthly FT 29 Holiday days on FT base Pension Laptop 9% holiday allowance Ready to make an impact and shape commercial growth? Interested? Apply or reach out directly via LinkedIn or our website. For more information you can send an email to our Procurement Manager Europe, Jordi Sole Palles, [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

Lead procurement activities across European stations, with a focus on the Netherlands and Ireland, including sourcing, supplier management, tendering, contract negotiation, and the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay cycle. Ensure policy and legal compliance while optimizing spend, managing supplier performance, and improving procurement efficiency and value.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree and an additional procurement qualification such as CIPS or equivalent, along with 3–5 years of relevant procurement experience and international experience in Europe. Candidates should have strong communication and negotiation skills, commercial acumen, SAP/Ariba experience, and spoken proficiency in Dutch and English.

Benefits

• 29 Days Of Holiday
• Pension
• Laptop
• 9% Holiday Allowance