Procurement Advisor

Project overview

This assignment is not suitable for freelancers. Smart procurement makes the difference for a future-proof water board. That is why we are temporarily looking for an experienced procurement advisor (to replace a colleague going on maternity leave) who can combine complex tenders and procurement issues with connecting advice. You will manage challenging (European) tenders, with a strong focus on ICT, and play an important role in legal compliance reporting. A versatile interim assignment for an advisor who effortlessly combines substantive expertise, organizational sensitivity, and social involvement.

Does this appeal to you? Read on quickly: Procurement Advisor 36 hours

• Dec '26 to Apr '27
• Zwolle About the assignment As a procurement advisor, you are an important sparring partner for colleagues within the organization. You advise and guide departments on various procurement and tender processes, with a strong focus on ICT-related issues. You will also temporarily take on the coordination of legal compliance reporting. You assess creditors and provided information, prepare reports, and coordinate with internal stakeholders, management, and the accountant. Your activities include:
• Coordinating and executing activities related to legal compliance reporting.
• Advising on procurement issues and tenders, from preparation to execution.
• Managing (European) tenders together with project teams.
• Advising on tenders for, among others, ICT applications, an ERP system, software broker services, and similar processes.
• Contributing to the further development of the procurement function through knowledge sharing and improvement proposals.
• Supporting other procurement and organizational issues where necessary. One day you will consult with a project team about the preparation of a European tender for a new ICT solution. Later, you will analyze data for legal compliance reporting and coordinate findings with colleagues from Finance. On another day, you will discuss a procurement issue with a department manager, prepare tender documents, and consult with the accountant about the progress of the legal compliance report. You will work closely with colleagues from Finance, ICT, Legal Affairs, project leaders, managers, and external parties. About the department and the team You will join the Procurement & Contract Management team within the Finance, Procurement & Law department (approx. 40 FTE). This department ensures that the water board remains well-organized financially, legally, and in terms of procurement and contract management. The team consists of seven procurement advisors, a procurement support officer, and a contract manager. Together, you will manage all tenders for the water board and work towards a professional and future-oriented procurement function. What knowledge and experience do you bring?
• HBO work and thinking level.
• In possession of NEVI 1 and NEVI 2, or an equivalent procurement training.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience as a procurement advisor.
• Experience in independently managing and executing European tender processes.
• Demonstrable experience with (coordinating) legal compliance reporting within a government organization.
• Affinity with and knowledge of ICT-related procurement and contract issues.
• Demonstrable experience working in a digital, data-driven environment.
• Experience with Excel and Power BI for analyses, reports, and management information. What competencies are important?
• Strong advisory skills and the ability to connect, influence, and involve stakeholders at various levels in decision-making.
• Seamlessly switches between strategic, tactical, and operational levels.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and collaborative work attitude.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex issues and translate them into practical solutions.
• Critical, convincing, and organizationally sensitive, with an eye for administrative and organizational interests.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to create support among diverse stakeholders.
• Digitally skilled and accustomed to working data-driven to support advice and decision-making. About the client Working at Waterschap Drents Overijsselse Delta means working within an organization that connects living, working, and nature with water. We are an ambitious organization and want to provide the highest quality care for safe, clean, and sufficient water. Our work area is diverse and fascinating, extending from Assen to Deventer. With over 650 employees, we work in a dynamic environment on socially relevant tasks. The Finance, Procurement, and Law department (45 FTE) keeps the water board in order financially, legally, and in terms of procurement and contract management. The management team consists of the department head and two team leaders. Job interviews will take place on Wednesday morning, November 11th.

Project details

• Start: 2026-12-13T23:00:00
• Location: Zwolle Overijssel, NL
• Languages: Dutch