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Alliander Consultant B

Consultant B

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Function

Consultant B

Location

Arnhem Bellevue

Hours per week

36 hours per week

Duration

November 2, 2026 - July 30, 2027

Application number

SRQ149719

Segment

Staff & Management

Closing date

date-icon21.10.2026 clock-icon12:00
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Role description and task arrangements

Contract and Supplier Management Consultant

Start: November 2, 2026 (maternity leave replacement)
Duration: July 30, 2027
Rate: Max €100, including MSP fee
Self-employed: No, not even through a vendor
Hours: 36 per week
Location: Arnhem (Thursday is a mandatory office day; on Tuesdays, the team is usually together in the office as well)

Screening: Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
Proficiency in Dutch is a must
The interviews will take place during the week of October 26





Primary Responsibilities
1. Contribute to the development of contract and supplier management based on CATS-CM/SRM
  • Provides input for the further development of contract and supplier management.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement in processes, work methods, and tooling.
  • Contributes to the further professionalization of the field.
  • Monitors relevant developments in the areas of contract and supplier management, laws and regulations, and market trends.
  • Advises stakeholders on the application of contract and supplier management within their area of responsibility.
2. Supporting improvement and change initiatives
  • Contributes to the implementation of improvement initiatives and change processes.
  • Provides support for the implementation of new processes, procedures, and systems.
  • Coordinates with relevant stakeholders regarding progress and results.
  • Identifies risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies, and discusses them with the relevant parties.
3. Contribute to digitization initiatives and the new ERP system
  • Ensures alignment between processes, policies, systems, and the Alliander Procurement Methodology.
  • Provides substantive input for decision-making and implementation issues.
4. Consulting and Stakeholder Management
  • Advises contract managers, process owners, and other stakeholders on the CATS-CM method
  • Supports the preparation of decision-making and management information.
  • Maintains relationships with stakeholders both within and outside of Procurement.
  • Escalates complex issues to senior colleagues or management as needed.
5. Professional Development and Knowledge Sharing
  • Actively contributes to the further development of the field of contract management based on CATS-CM/SRM.
  • Develops and updates work instructions, standards, and resources.
  • Shares knowledge and best practices within the team and the organization.
  • Helps ensure that agreed-upon procedures and methodologies are followed.
7. Continuous Improvement
  • Monitors developments in contract management and supplier management.
  • Contributes to the testing, implementation, and improvement of new work methods, tools, and reports.
  • Contributes to initiatives that help create a more professional and future-proof contract management process.

Knowledge
  • CATS-CM(candidates without this knowledge will not be considered) and, preferably, CATS-SRM 
  • Contract and Supplier Management
  • Process and Change Management
  • Data Analysis, KPIs, and Management Information
  • Digitization and System Support
  • Relevant Laws, Regulations, and Compliance
Skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advising and Influencing
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Coordinating and Organizing
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Facilitating improvement and change initiatives
  • Data- and Results-Driven Work

Company data

Company data

Alliander

Role description and task arrangements

Contract and Supplier Management Consultant

Start: November 2, 2026 (maternity leave replacement)
Duration: July 30, 2027
Rate: Max €100, including MSP fee
Self-employed: No, not even through a vendor
Hours: 36 per week
Location: Arnhem (Thursday is a mandatory office day; on Tuesdays, the team is usually together in the office as well)

Screening: Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
Proficiency in Dutch is a must
The interviews will take place during the week of October 26





Primary Responsibilities
1. Contribute to the development of contract and supplier management based on CATS-CM/SRM
  • Provides input for the further development of contract and supplier management.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement in processes, work methods, and tooling.
  • Contributes to the further professionalization of the field.
  • Monitors relevant developments in the areas of contract and supplier management, laws and regulations, and market trends.
  • Advises stakeholders on the application of contract and supplier management within their area of responsibility.
2. Supporting improvement and change initiatives
  • Contributes to the implementation of improvement initiatives and change processes.
  • Provides support for the implementation of new processes, procedures, and systems.
  • Coordinates with relevant stakeholders regarding progress and results.
  • Identifies risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies, and discusses them with the relevant parties.
3. Contribute to digitization initiatives and the new ERP system
  • Ensures alignment between processes, policies, systems, and the Alliander Procurement Methodology.
  • Provides substantive input for decision-making and implementation issues.
4. Consulting and Stakeholder Management
  • Advises contract managers, process owners, and other stakeholders on the CATS-CM method
  • Supports the preparation of decision-making and management information.
  • Maintains relationships with stakeholders both within and outside of Procurement.
  • Escalates complex issues to senior colleagues or management as needed.
5. Professional Development and Knowledge Sharing
  • Actively contributes to the further development of the field of contract management based on CATS-CM/SRM.
  • Develops and updates work instructions, standards, and resources.
  • Shares knowledge and best practices within the team and the organization.
  • Helps ensure that agreed-upon procedures and methodologies are followed.
7. Continuous Improvement
  • Monitors developments in contract management and supplier management.
  • Contributes to the testing, implementation, and improvement of new work methods, tools, and reports.
  • Contributes to initiatives that help create a more professional and future-proof contract management process.

Knowledge
  • CATS-CM(candidates without this knowledge will not be considered) and, preferably, CATS-SRM 
  • Contract and Supplier Management
  • Process and Change Management
  • Data Analysis, KPIs, and Management Information
  • Digitization and System Support
  • Relevant Laws, Regulations, and Compliance
Skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advising and Influencing
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Coordinating and Organizing
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Facilitating improvement and change initiatives
  • Data- and Results-Driven Work

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