AN Experienced Procurement Operations Manager

Functie: Essity is seeking an experienced Procurement Operations Manager to lead an operational procurement team across the Netherlands and Nordic region. You will guide Buyers supporting mills and factories, ensuring compliant, value-driven procurement execution.
Sector: Privaat
Dienstverband: Vast
Specialisme: International
Procurement Operations Manager NL-Nordics
Essity | Zeist | On-site | EUR 85,000 - 110,000 | Full time | Application End Date: 19 aug. 2026 | Job ID: Essity264136
The role requires strong leadership, international experience, and a focus on continuous improvement. Location options include Gothenburg, Hoogezand or Zeist. Fluency in English is essential.
At Essity, we break barriers to well-being. As a global leader in hygiene and health, we are committed to improving lives through innovative and sustainable solutions. We are now looking for an experienced Procurement Operations Manager to lead our operational procurement team across the Netherlands and Nordic region.
About The Role
As Procurement Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Buyers supporting multiple sites, including mills and factories across the assigned countries. You will ensure procurement activities are executed efficiently, consistently and in compliance with company policies, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
In this role, collaboration is key - you will work closely with Business Partnering and Global Procurement teams to align procurement priorities with business needs and ensure delivery of value through supplier management, contract compliance and sourcing execution.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk!
Location for this role is either Gothenburg, Hoogezand or Zeist.
What You Will Do
...