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