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Supply Chain Manager - English - Utrecht area

Updated: 24 Feb 2025

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Supply Chain / Logistics
Utrecht
Spanish, French and Dutch, French, English and Swedish, German and English, Polish and English, English and Dutch, English


Our client is a non-profit organization specializing in the procurement and distribution of essential medicines.


Responsibilities/Tasks


The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) co-leads the Supply Chain Services (SCS) team within Procurement and Supply Services (PSS), overseeing 20-30 professionals managing supply chain transactions from request to final delivery and financial closure. The SCM ensures operational efficiency, team performance, and fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and professionalism.

Operational Management




  • Lead and coach SCS professionals.


  • Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes.


  • Ensure team and individual performance meets KPIs.


  • Align disciplines, ensure deliverables, and drive new initiatives.


  • Maintain data entry standards and stakeholder communication.


  • Contribute to PSS performance and reporting.


  • Evaluate deliverables, manage risks, and advise leadership.


  • May specialize in areas like supplier, client, or quality management.





People Management


  • Lead and develop the team to achieve organizational goals.


  • Foster a culture aligned with company mission and values.


  • Assess team strengths and development needs.


  • Set individual and team growth goals with HR support.


  • Provide feedback and ensure effective communication.


  • Serve as the main contact for HR-related requests.



Project Management and Continuous Improvement


  • Transition new projects into daily operations.


  • Work with IT, business, and finance teams to assess impacts.


  • Manage projects, ensuring deadlines and reporting.


  • Identify and implement process improvements.




Requirements


Competencies


  • Strong leadership in managing multicultural teams.


  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.


  • Solution-oriented with attention to detail and efficiency.


  • Resilient, adaptable, and proficient in IT/ERP systems.


  • Experience in procurement, order fulfillment, and logistics.


  • Strong project management skills.



Qualifications:


  • Eligible to work in the Netherlands.


  • At least 5-8 years of work experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.


  • Proven work experience in management or lead functions.


  • Educational level at least HBO (3rd level education) or an equivalent supply chain education.


  • Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work in a team with diverse cultural backgrounds.


  • Self-driven with a high sense of quality, accuracy, efficiency and meeting tight deadlines.


  • Fluency in oral and written English is a must. Command of Spanish and French highly valued.


  • Excellent communicative and social skills.


  • Experience with ERP or procurement/supply chain management software combined with strong computer skills, including sound knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office.


  • Experience with donor funded projects is considered an advantage.


  • Analytical capacity and insight




Additional information



  • Collaborative and positive work environment.


  • Purpose-driven, multicultural setting.


  • Work with passionate professionals.


  • Competitive compensation and personal development opportunities.


About the company:

Our client is a non-profit organization that specializes in the procurement and distribution of essential medicines.