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    Procurement Officer

    Job description

    Our Team

    We advocate for travel's positive impact on the world, guided by an engaging culture rooted in established company values. We empower our people to innovate and grow.

     

    Our differences give us growth. Our diverse workforce originates from more than 50 countries, bringing together a depth of perspective and curiosity about the world. We encourage a culture of openness, curiosity, and flexibility—vital to deepening a shared understanding of our customers and each other.

     

    We have a flexible hybrid model, working from our Utrecht HQ and our homes in the Netherlands.

     

    Just as travel is about discovery, we're searching for the right people to join our team. Are you ready to inspire the world through travel?

     

    Could we be a suitable match for you?

    • Are you interested in starting a career in Procurement within a small & friendly team that offers plenty of learning opportunities?

    • Are you interested in helping Eurail adopt procurement best practices?

    • Do you enjoy promoting cross-team collaboration?

    • Are you looking forward to negotiating with a win-win mindset and building long-term relationships with suppliers?

    • Are you available for 32 – 36 working hours per week?  

     

    What you’ll be doing

    You’ll be joining the procurement & legal team.

     

    You’ll be involved in:

    • Supporting all procurement activities; negotiating with suppliers, drafting contracts, managing relationships with suppliers

    • Taking care of various operational tasks (keeping our systems and administration up to date, like using the contract management system and DocuSign)

    • Promoting best procurement practices across Eurail

    • Improving communication and collaboration between teams

     

    What we’re looking for

    It's already a possible match when you share the same mindset as us, being forward-thinking, results-driven, caring and embracing diversity.

     

    In terms of your experience and skills:

     

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field;

    • Nevi-MIL, NEVI 1, CIPS or similar certification preferred (or willingness to obtain it in the medium term)

    • Financial acumen

    • Affinity with legal topics

    • 0-2 years of experience in Procurement, including internships. This is a Junior role with the aim of career progression within the team.

    • Analytical and very detail-oriented (those endless T&Cs? Yes, you’ll need to read them)

    • Process-oriented but able to handle specific challenges when needed

    • High sense of responsibility (we need to meet deadlines regularly)

    • Efficient and flexible (we have a lot of last-minute projects)

    • Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of Dutch is beneficial to have

    • Active listening skills

    • Feels comfortable acting as a mediator and bringing parties together internally and externally

    • Likes to involve others in the decision-making if it will add value

    • Likes to explain to colleagues the logic behind the processes

     

    In addition, it’s extra credit if you have…

    • Knowledge of the SAFe framework

    • An interest in sustainable travel! 

     

    Our offer

    • Our hybrid work model offers flexibility in when and where you work. Whether you need collaboration, quiet time, or social interaction—online or in-person—it's all possible, but some office days per week are required.

    • A complimentary NS train card to travel across the Netherlands for work and leisure.

    • An annual free Interrail/Eurail travel pass for you and a companion, so you can explore Europe and share the same experiences as our customers.

    • Unlimited access to OpenUp for lifestyle & well-being recommendations.

    • Support for your well-being through a generous personal allowance.

    • The flexibility to develop your personal and professional growth plan using your training budget.

    • An annual team trip across Europe to experience our product first-hand.

    • An annual leave package of 28-30 days, plus study days, volunteer days, and Good Friday.

    • Salary Scale: 57b - 58, Monthly gross salary (excluding 8% allowance): €3000 - 4200 (full-time) based on experience.

     

    Curious to apply?

    Apply directly via our website (https://jobs.eurail.com/en/vacancies).

     

    • We'll ask you to share your resume in English (our business language) and tell us why you're interested in Eurail and this particular role. It doesn't hurt to be creative; we enjoy seeing your personality shine through.

    • As part of the process, we may also ask you to complete a short assessment to showcase your skills.

     

    If we think you might be a good candidate, the next step is a relatively informal interview with some of your potential new team members. For you, this is a chance to understand if Eurail is your ideal workplace, and for us, it tells us more about the value you would bring.

    In the meantime…

    If you’re curious, why not check us out on LinkedIn and get a feel for our culture, values, and place worldwide? And we’re happy to answer any questions you might have too… send them over to jobs@eurail.com and our People & Culture team will pick them up.

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