Procurement Manager
Full-time
HB RTS is a fast-growing international organization specializing in the rental, pooling, and cleaning of reusable transport equipment (RTIs), including roll containers, crates, and pallets. These products play a crucial role in the supply chains of retailers and their suppliers. With innovative solutions and a strong focus on sustainability, efficiency, and excellent service, we continue to transform the RTI market.
HB RTS operates in the Netherlands and many other European countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and various markets in Central and Eastern Europe. With more than 400 employees spread across over 30 locations in 23 countries, we are building the logistics solutions of tomorrow.
The challenge
Are you an experienced procurement professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with operational execution? Do you enjoy working in an international environment where you have a direct impact on the organization’s performance? And are you looking for a role in which you can further shape and professionalize procurement across Europe?
Then this position as Procurement Manager might be the perfect next step in your career.
As Procurement Manager, you are responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies within the organization, with a strong focus on logistics, warehousing, operational services, and supplier management. You play a key role in optimizing supplier performance, controlling costs, mitigating risks, and supporting the continued growth of HB RTS.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders in Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and the management team while managing supplier relationships across Europe.
Your responsibilities
As Procurement Manager, you are responsible for driving procurement excellence within HB RTS. You manage strategic procurement processes, negotiate contracts and service agreements, monitor supplier performance, and identify opportunities to further improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Develop and implement the overall procurement strategy, focusing on cost optimization, risk management, and continuous improvement across all procurement categories.
• Leading sourcing processes, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management for logistics, warehousing, operational services, RTI, and facility services.
• Manage and optimize the European supplier network, ensuring service quality, operational continuity, compliance, and scalability to support the organization’s continued growth.
• Leading, coaching, and coordinating the UK-based procurement team, while fostering collaboration, performance, and alignment across regions.
• Serve as a strategic business partner for internal stakeholders and provide support for warehouse expansion projects, digitalization initiatives within procurement, and other cross-functional business objectives.
What are you bringing?
You have a business-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. You combine strategic insight with a pragmatic and hands-on approach and thrive in a dynamic international environment.
In addition, you have:
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, combined with at least 5 years of experience in procurement within an international environment.
• Demonstrable experience in procurement within logistics, transportation, warehousing, and/or services, including supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement governance.
• Strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and market insights into concrete improvements for the organization.
• A proactive, enterprising, and results-oriented attitude, excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English, and a willingness to travel regularly within Europe.
Experience with facilities procurement, ESG initiatives, and the digitization of procurement processes is considered a strong asset.
What do we offer?
At HB RTS, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a fast-growing international organization. We offer an entrepreneurial work environment with short lines of communication, a high degree of autonomy, and plenty of opportunities for professional development.
Interested?
This job opening is being handled exclusively by the recruitment agency Inquest. For more information about the position and the application process, please visit: vacatures.inquest.nl/vacature/procurement-manager-20583
You can also contact Martijn Dekkers directly at 06-82062507 for additional information. He will be happy to assist you.
