Procurement Officer

IMRES is looking for a Procurement Officer
At IMRES, we believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. Since 1980, we have been supplying quality-controlled medicines and medical products to healthcare providers in low- and middle-income countries around the world. As part of DP World, we combine global reach with a strong social mission. Every day, our teams work together to ensure essential healthcare products reach the people who need them most.

To strengthen our Procurement team in Lelystad, we are looking for a:

Job Purpose | Procurement Officer - IMRES (Netherlands)
As a Procurement Officer, you play a vital role in ensuring the timely availability of medicines and medical devices for our international customers. You will build and maintain relationships with suppliers worldwide, coordinate purchasing activities across departments, and contribute to a reliable and efficient supply chain.

You will join a team of five procurement professionals and work closely with colleagues from Sales, Import, Export, Quality and Operations.

This is a dynamic position with a combination of operational purchasing, supplier management, market intelligence, and international sourcing.

What you will do

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Source medicines and medical products from approved suppliers worldwide;
• Create and manage purchase orders in line with internal procedures;
• Monitor order progress and ensure timely delivery of products;
• Maintain daily contact with suppliers regarding lead times, availability, pricing and documentation;
• Resolve supply issues proactively and identify alternative sourcing opportunities when needed;
• Support supplier onboarding and vendor qualification processes.

Coordination & Compliance

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Export and Quality teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment;
• Maintain accurate pricing information within internal systems;
• Ensure all required product documentation is available and compliant with company requirements;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes.

Strategic Sourcing

• Identify and evaluate new suppliers and sourcing opportunities;
• Participate in supplier visits and industry trade fairs in Europe and internationally;
• Monitor market developments and contribute to sourcing strategies together with the Team Lead Procurement**.**

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) or equivalent level of working and thinking;
• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain management;
• Experience working with international suppliers;
• Professional proficiency in English;
• Strong communication and relationship management skills;
• Commercial awareness combined with a solution-oriented mindset;
• Good analytical and organisational skills;
• Experience with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus;
• Experience with pharmaceutical, medical or healthcare-related products is an advantage.

What we offer

At IMRES, you will work in an international and purpose-driven environment where your contribution has a direct impact on global healthcare access.

In return, we offer:

• · A full-time position with the intention to convert to a permanent contract;
• · A challenging international role with significant responsibility and autonomy;
• · Opportunities for professional and personal development;
• · Access to learning programmes and our online learning platform;
• · Continuous feedback and bi-annual performance reviews;
• · International career opportunities within IMRES and DP World;
• · A collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment;
• · Regular team and company events;
• · Hybrid working possibilities with a minimum of three office days per week.

Today, more than 150 colleagues work across our offices in the Netherlands, India and Dubai. Together, we are part of DP World, a global organisation employing over 100,000 people worldwide.

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