Outsourcing Procurement Specialist

Drive strategic growth and operational excellence by bridging the gap between internal needs and external expertise - ensuring our outsourcing partnerships deliver precision, reliability, and value!

As an Outsourcing Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for translating complex internal business needs into actionable requirements and managing the subsequent project lifecycle. You will act as the "Voice of the Project" within a specialized procurement task force, optimizing "Make vs. Buy" analyses and ensuring delivery reliability through rigorous milestone ownership. By creating seamless roadmaps for knowledge transfer and managing complex vendor relationships, you will ensure functional continuity across departments. This role reports to the Head of Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize internal stakeholder needs into rigorous Statements of Work (SOW) and process blueprints to prevent vendor ambiguity.

• Perform feasibility studies and evaluations based on cost, core competency, and risk to optimize sourcing decisions.

• Drive project progress against defined requirements to ensure vendors deliver exactly what was promised on schedule, switching fluidly between procurement and project management mindsets.

• Define the interaction model with partners, such as adding specialized talent or managing full-service agreements.

• Conduct global benchmarking and manage complex sourcing using weighted scoring models, including technical stability and data security.

• Craft Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with performance penalties, build "Gainshare" models, and ensure data repatriation and termination clauses are in place to mitigate dependency risks.

• Act as a primary bridge between financial goals and relationship management, navigating the emotional aspects of outsourcing between business units and external partners.

• Create roadmaps for moving knowledge and processes from internal teams to external providers.

Requirements

• BA in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations.

• 8+ years of proven experience in Outsourcing, Category Management, or Technical Project Management.

• Deep understanding of Total Cost of Outsourcing (TCO) and proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or ERP systems for scenario analysis and fact-based decision-making.

• Knowledge of GDPR, data privacy, and intellectual property protection across various jurisdictions.

• Strong ability to secure buy-in from stakeholders with conflicting interests while remaining solution-focused under pressure.

• A proactive diplomat comfortable setting boundaries and enforcing discipline across cross-functional internal and external teams.

• Comfortable with an office-based role and available for occasional travel as required.

N.B. All applicants, we realize that this is quite the list and people come with various levels of experience. Don't be afraid to apply even if you feel you don't meet every desired skill. Our mission is a journey and there's plenty to learn on the way!

But of course, you should identify with our core values: We trust, We own it & We aim high.

What's in for you

• Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;

• Comprehensive pension plan;

• Commuting allowance: our teams work hybrid;

• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);

• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;

• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, noise canceling headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;

• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from. As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin is a technology leader in tracking and classification of small objects. Our mission is to increase the safety of people and wildlife by preventing bird strikes in aviation, reducing the environmental impact of wind farms, and protecting humans and critical infrastructure against drones. We achieve this by combining purpose-built radars with unique software algorithms. This powerful combination allows us to provide actionable information that empowers users to prevent serious incidents.

We’re growing. Fast. In fact, we are one of the top 10 fastest‑growing companies in the Netherlands. But despite this growth, we stay true to our core values of trust, ownership and aiming high. At Robin, you don’t join just a team. You join a collective of bright minds driven by the belief that ‘doing things better’ is a continuous challenge.

Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning?

You’ll fit right in, we’re saving you a seat.