Request
City of Emmen
Operational Software Buyer
Operations Software Buyer
Info
Function
Operations Software BuyerLocation
City HallHours per week
24 hours per weekDuration
April 13, 2026 - September 30, 2026Application number
SRQ177755Segment
ITClosing date
30.03.2026
12:00
Role description and task arrangements
Job Opening: Software Operations Buyer
Location: Municipality of Emmen
Team: Automation
Hours per week: 18–24
Contract type: Temporary assignment (external)
Maximum rate: €80.00
About the organization
The municipalities of Emmen, Borger-Odoorn, and Coevorden work closely together under the BOCE partnership. Within BOCE and BOCE+, IT services, procurement, and management are organized in a coordinated manner to achieve economies of scale. Technical management and the Service Desk are handled by the municipality of Emmen.
Within this partnership, there is a growing need for effective management of software procurement. Given the increasing prevalence of SaaS solutions, licensing models, compliance requirements, and contract management, a specialized operational procurement professional is essential.
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Procurement Specialist for our Automation team who will be responsible for procuring and managing software products through the broker contract with Protinus. This contract serves as the primary channel for virtually all software procurement within the municipality and requires precision, contract expertise, and a solid understanding of licensing structures.
You will work closely with technical specialists, product owners, contract management, and financial management. You will ensure that requests are accurately interpreted, procured, delivered, and processed administratively in accordance with contractual agreements, procurement rules, and internal processes.
Your responsibilities
Who are we looking for?
A meticulous, proactive, and highly communicative buyer who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, contracts, and processes.
Requirements
Location: Municipality of Emmen
Team: Automation
Hours per week: 18–24
Contract type: Temporary assignment (external)
Maximum rate: €80.00
About the organization
The municipalities of Emmen, Borger-Odoorn, and Coevorden work closely together under the BOCE partnership. Within BOCE and BOCE+, IT services, procurement, and management are organized in a coordinated manner to achieve economies of scale. Technical management and the Service Desk are handled by the municipality of Emmen.
Within this partnership, there is a growing need for effective management of software procurement. Given the increasing prevalence of SaaS solutions, licensing models, compliance requirements, and contract management, a specialized operational procurement professional is essential.
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Procurement Specialist for our Automation team who will be responsible for procuring and managing software products through the broker contract with Protinus. This contract serves as the primary channel for virtually all software procurement within the municipality and requires precision, contract expertise, and a solid understanding of licensing structures.
You will work closely with technical specialists, product owners, contract management, and financial management. You will ensure that requests are accurately interpreted, procured, delivered, and processed administratively in accordance with contractual agreements, procurement rules, and internal processes.
Your responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute all software purchases through the Protinus broker contract.
- Checking applications for completeness, specifications, compatibility, and contract terms.
- Advising colleagues on licensing models, terms, usage, and costs.
- Coordinate with Protinus regarding quotes, delivery times, changes, and contract execution.
- Ensure that licenses, renewals, and obligations are properly recorded.
- Close collaboration with contract management, financial management, and security/architecture.
- Identifying risks, cost-saving opportunities, and discrepancies in contract or license usage.
- Improving internal procurement and request processes related to software.
Who are we looking for?
A meticulous, proactive, and highly communicative buyer who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, contracts, and processes.
Requirements
- At least 2–3 years of experience in operational procurement, preferably in IT/software.
- Experience with brokerage arrangements or complex framework agreements is a major advantage.
- Understanding of software licensing (SaaS, on-premises, subscription, enterprise agreements).
- A good understanding of public procurement rules is desirable.
- Strong administrative skills and a strong understanding of processes.
- You can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- You work in a structured, critical, and independent manner.
- A role with significant responsibility and a direct impact on our software infrastructure.
- A role within a professional IT team.
- A pleasant work environment where collaboration is key.
- A temporary position for a period of six months, working 18–24 hours per week.
Company data
Company data
Municipality of Emmen
Role description and task arrangements
Job Opening: Software Operations Buyer
Location: Municipality of Emmen
Team: Automation
Hours per week: 18–24
Contract type: Temporary assignment (external)
Maximum rate: €80.00
About the organization
The municipalities of Emmen, Borger-Odoorn, and Coevorden work closely together under the BOCE partnership. Within BOCE and BOCE+, IT services, procurement, and management are organized in a coordinated manner to achieve economies of scale. Technical management and the Service Desk are handled by the municipality of Emmen.
Within this partnership, there is a growing need for effective management of software procurement. Given the increasing prevalence of SaaS solutions, licensing models, compliance requirements, and contract management, a specialized operational procurement professional is essential.
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Procurement Specialist for our Automation team who will be responsible for procuring and managing software products through the broker contract with Protinus. This contract serves as the primary channel for virtually all software procurement within the municipality and requires precision, contract expertise, and a solid understanding of licensing structures.
You will work closely with technical specialists, product owners, contract management, and financial management. You will ensure that requests are accurately interpreted, procured, delivered, and processed administratively in accordance with contractual agreements, procurement rules, and internal processes.
Your responsibilities
Who are we looking for?
A meticulous, proactive, and highly communicative buyer who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, contracts, and processes.
Requirements
Location: Municipality of Emmen
Team: Automation
Hours per week: 18–24
Contract type: Temporary assignment (external)
Maximum rate: €80.00
About the organization
The municipalities of Emmen, Borger-Odoorn, and Coevorden work closely together under the BOCE partnership. Within BOCE and BOCE+, IT services, procurement, and management are organized in a coordinated manner to achieve economies of scale. Technical management and the Service Desk are handled by the municipality of Emmen.
Within this partnership, there is a growing need for effective management of software procurement. Given the increasing prevalence of SaaS solutions, licensing models, compliance requirements, and contract management, a specialized operational procurement professional is essential.
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Procurement Specialist for our Automation team who will be responsible for procuring and managing software products through the broker contract with Protinus. This contract serves as the primary channel for virtually all software procurement within the municipality and requires precision, contract expertise, and a solid understanding of licensing structures.
You will work closely with technical specialists, product owners, contract management, and financial management. You will ensure that requests are accurately interpreted, procured, delivered, and processed administratively in accordance with contractual agreements, procurement rules, and internal processes.
Your responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute all software purchases through the Protinus broker contract.
- Checking applications for completeness, specifications, compatibility, and contract terms.
- Advising colleagues on licensing models, terms, usage, and costs.
- Coordinate with Protinus regarding quotes, delivery times, changes, and contract execution.
- Ensure that licenses, renewals, and obligations are properly recorded.
- Close collaboration with contract management, financial management, and security/architecture.
- Identifying risks, cost-saving opportunities, and discrepancies in contract or license usage.
- Improving internal procurement and request processes related to software.
Who are we looking for?
A meticulous, proactive, and highly communicative buyer who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, contracts, and processes.
Requirements
- At least 2–3 years of experience in operational procurement, preferably in IT/software.
- Experience with brokerage arrangements or complex framework agreements is a major advantage.
- Understanding of software licensing (SaaS, on-premises, subscription, enterprise agreements).
- A good understanding of public procurement rules is desirable.
- Strong administrative skills and a strong understanding of processes.
- You can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- You work in a structured, critical, and independent manner.
- A role with significant responsibility and a direct impact on our software infrastructure.
- A role within a professional IT team.
- A pleasant work environment where collaboration is key.
- A temporary position for a period of six months, working 18–24 hours per week.
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