Senior Procurement and Contract Management Advisor
Itproposal • IJmuiden, Netherlands • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 10, 2026
Location
IJmuiden, Netherlands
Contract Details
- Long-term assignment with extension options (up to 6 × 12 months)
- Not suitable for self-employed professionals/freelancers
- Minimum 1-month notice period in case of early termination
Project Context
You will contribute to a large-scale infrastructure renewal project involving a critical water management system. The project includes the replacement and modernization of a pumping station to address aging infrastructure and future climate challenges such as rising sea levels and increased precipitation.
Role Overview
As a Senior Procurement and Contract Management Advisor, you are responsible for the preparation, execution, and management of procurement and contract processes for engineering services and related works.
You will operate within a multidisciplinary project environment involving civil engineering, mechanical systems, and industrial automation, working closely with contract management teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage procurement processes for engineering services
- Support contract management throughout execution (monitoring, changes, documentation, performance tracking)
- Guide tender procedures (single, multiple, national, and European)
- Coordinate procurement of additional services from planning to contract finalization
- Monitor contract progress, risks, and compliance
- Lead and support contract meetings and stakeholder coordination
- Ensure quality, transparency, and adherence to processes
- Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team
Requirements
- Technical university degree (mandatory)
- Postgraduate qualification or training in public procurement law
- Minimum 2 years of contract management experience in large-scale service contracts (> €15M)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in infrastructure renewal projects (e.g., pumping stations, locks, bridges, or tunnels)
- Experience with tendering service contracts (> €5M)
- VCA VOL certification (or willingness to obtain within 1 month)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial automation in infrastructure projects
- Experience in large-scale multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with complex contract forms and engineering service contracts
Key Competencies
- Proactive and results-driven
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Organizational awareness and sensitivity
- Strong planning and execution skills
- Quality-focused with a structured approach
- Continuous learning mindset