Procurement and Contract Manager - TU Delft

Project details

maximum 70 per hour Assignment details Scope: 38 hours per week Location: Delft, minimum 60% in office and 40% online Period: ASAP until December 31, 2026 (with option to extend) Onboarding: allow for 2-3 weeks 1. Job description/assignment description For a period of approximately 12 months, the Service Management Office department is looking for a procurement and contract manager for the Sourcing & Contract Management ICT team to support the team in daily operations and further professionalizing and setting up contract management according to the CATS CM methodology.

The focus of the role will primarily be on contract management, with requests to also assist with procurement and hiring activities. The team is in a development phase where contract management is being structurally set up and organized. An important first step in this is to get the basics in order, creating a solid foundation for further professionalization and the implementation of a contract management and a new financial system. 2. Result of the assignment

• The foundation for contract management is in order (structured and complete contract administration);
• The team is prepared for the implementation and use of a contract management system;
• A visible contribution has been made to the implementation of the CATS-CM methodology;
• The temporary capacity needs within procurement have been adequately met. 3. Activities within this role include:
• Getting the basics of contract management in order o Structuring, cleaning up, and supplementing existing contract information; o Archiving and organizing mailboxes and digital folder structures; o Ensuring clear and accessible recording of contract documentation (in TopDesk and departmental drive); o Preparing data for migration to a contract management system; o Enriching the contract file.
• Development of contract management (CATS-CM) o Contributing to the setup of contract management according to the CATS-CM methodology; o Supporting implementation steps and procedures; o Identifying improvement opportunities and translating them into practical proposals; o Contributing to increasing the maturity of contract management within the team.
• Support procurement / contract management o Performing operational procurement activities, such as creating purchase orders; o Managing contract extensions; o Supporting multi-party negotiated tenders (including jointly formulating the scope with the project group); o Conducting mini-competitions; o Advising on procurement issues; o Drafting and delivering contract documents. 4. Job requirements
• Demonstrable experience with contract management, preferably according to CATS-CM;
• Experience with structuring and cleaning up contract administration;
• A proactive and independent hands-on work attitude and mentality;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders;
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English, both spoken and written;
• 3-5 years of experience in managing Single and Multi-party Negotiated tender processes, preferably in government or a university;
• NEVI 1 and 2 is a plus, but work experience is more important than education Background information
• The duration of the hiring: ASAP until 31-12-2027;
• Number of hours per week: 38 hours;
• Interviews will take place in the afternoon of 17-11-2026;
• Start: 2026-11-22T23:00:00
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Delft Zuid-Holland, NL
• Rate: unknown-70 EUR/h
• Languages: Dutch, English