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How will you make a difference?

You will help us to ‘change finance to finance change’, by leading the development of a global procurement strategy and creating proper ecosystem and partner management within your field.

Together with your team:

• you will manage a portfolio of major procurement programs ensuring that suppliers are meeting required levels of service
• you will develop strong relationships and networks across the top structure of Triodos to create mutual trust and support in delivering business strategy and plans
• you will drive talent development and performance management initiatives to ensure that your team members continue to thrive and develop
• you will proactively manage and effect change, ensuring that the team is able to adapt and flex to the changing needs and expectations of internal and external customers

What will you bring?

What matters for us most is your integrity and your values. We’re looking for people who are self-aware and who think holistically, always conscious about their impact on society, environment and the economy.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• be able to influence and persuade different stakeholders to get things done, while managing conflict effectively and directing energy to a shared solution
• act with integrity and honesty, daring to speak up and have difficult conversations when needed
• set focus and empower others by allocating mandate, time, budget and resources effectively to achieve set objectives
• connect with co-workers and partners to collaborate, communicate, listen and inform each other about shared interests or goals
• have significant experience of delivering through others, by empowering and supporting people to flourish and succeed

Furthermore, it is desirable that you will have:

• extensive experience in defining purchasing strategies in line with regulatory guidelines (preferably in the financial or IT sector)
• proven experience in leading and inspiring international purchasing teams
• experience in contract management and value delivery through strategic partnerships with external suppliers
• excellent stakeholder and change management skills with a proven track record of proposing and implementing effective solutions
• entrepreneurial mindset and intrinsic motivation to take responsibility for the procurement and sourcing area within our organisation

Who will you work with?

You will be reporting directly to the COO and cooperate closely with corporate procurement managers and co-workers to establish the most effective structure going forward. You will lead a small team of international professionals, with diverse backgrounds and support them during daily work.

Offer

What do we offer?

A great place to work

Our award-winning sustainable head office is based in Driebergen-Zeist, the Netherlands at the Reehorst Estate, just a 3 minutes’ walk from the train station. Combined with working from home, it is truly a great place to work and connect with your colleagues!

A great culture

The most important thing about working at Triodos is that you make a positive impact on society, culture, and environment. We are constantly improving our work culture to create conditions where every person can thrive, so you are able to:

• find a sense of meaning in your work
• create positive energy and impact with your co-workers
• build mutual trust and respect in working relationships
• enjoy fulfilment at a professional and personal level

And of course, great remuneration and working conditions:

• a salary appropriate to the position, our remuneration policy and your experience
• an attractive pension policy
• a mobility card (including free private travels)
• flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home
• reimbursement of a company bicycle to the max of € 1,500
• 30 holiday days with a 40-hour working week, plus the option of buying 2 weeks of extra holiday days
• extra leave to contribute to voluntary work
• a range of education and training opportunities
• the option to join our collective health insurance
• a working from home allowance per home office day
• suitable home office equipment up to € 750 every 5 years

Sounds interesting?

If you feel that you want to make a difference, don’t hesitate to join the Triodos community by applying for this role.

Everyone is welcome and our culture is built with human dignity at its core. We believe in equity and diversity, and we know how valuable everyone’s individual perspectives are. We strive to create an environment in which all co-workers and our broader community can feel safe and included.

The closing date for applications is: 15.10.2023

If the role interests you but you still have some questions, please connect with us. If there are any additional adjustments you may need during the application process, please email: [email protected]

We also don’t want to miss out on candidates who feel they don’t exactly match the job description, so if this is a role that sounds interesting to you, and you feel you could add value, please apply!

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Triodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking, founded in 1980 in the Netherlands, with branches in Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain

Triodos Investment Management is a globally recognised leader in impact investing, that currently manages 20 funds invested in both Europe and emerging markets.

We are a certified B Corp since 2015. B Corp is a growing global community of successful and sustainable companies that create positive social impact and change.

We are also one of the founders of The Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a global network of independent banks using finance to deliver sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.

www.triodos.com | www.triodos-im.com

Location

Driebergen-Rijsenburg (Nederland)

Publication Date

15 September 2023