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.