Administrative Procurement Officer

For our client, an international IT consultancy company, you will ensure that all non-IT-related goods, equipment and services are ordered and delivered on time and that the required supporting documentation is prepared correctly, so that supplier payments can be processed smoothly. You will ensure that the procurement process is carried out in accordance with the Corporate Purchase Guidelines. In this role, you will help ensure that the most cost-effective products and services, offering the best quality, are procured in a transparent and fair manner for TCS Netherlands. You will work closely with the local Admin team and the offshore Procurement team to share best practices and continuously evaluate and improve the procurement function. You will also support the Facilities organization in improving and implementing effective procurement and vendor management processes.   Responsibilities and Duties Procurement Coordinate activities and monitor the performance of the Admin Procurement team. Identify gaps in procurement processes and propose process improvements. Select multiple suppliers, coordinate tender processes, prepare comparative analyses for evaluation and price negotiations, and participate in negotiations and meetings with the Admin Head and Group Leads to secure the best possible terms and conditions. Organize Procurement Committee meetings and prepare Minutes of Meeting (MoM). Support the Location Head in preparing the AOP, budget planning and comparing actu