Job Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Responsible for leading vendor master data and procurement support operations, ensuring accurate supplier records, P2P compliance, process efficiency, and high-quality service delivery while supporting team performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Role accountabilities:

Vendor Master Data & P2P Compliance

• Maintain and update vendor records in compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support accurate and timely vendor setup.
• Create and maintain documentation, workflows, and standard work instructions to support vendor management and P2P processes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and Accounts Payable teams to support consistent and compliant procurement execution.
• Respond to enquiries, manage complaints professionally, and provide quality service to Arcadians.

Team Leadership & Line Management

• Lead by example by actively participating in the team's day-to-day operational tasks, ensuring alignment with service standards and process requirements.
• Manage the daily workload, task allocation, and performance of the procurement support team.
• Plan and define SMART goals and ensure delivery of KPIs across vendor master data, P2P compliance, and procurement operations.
• Support recruitment activities by participating in interviews and providing candidate feedback.
• Conduct regular check-ins and contribute to formal performance reviews and development planning.
• Provide coaching and task-level support and escalate performance or conduct issues as appropriate.
• Promote continuous learning by supporting professional development and upskilling within the team.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and engaging team culture that values diversity and wellbeing.
• Promote and model health, safety, and work-life balance practices.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements to drive standardization, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Build strong working relationships with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Supplier Data, and other internal teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistency, share knowledge, and promote best practices.
• Support Sustainable Procurement, Direct Procurement, and Indirect Procurement teams in maintaining effective controls and processes.
• Lead by example in conduct, professionalism, and adherence to Arcadis values.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrates capability and the ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams around a common purpose.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement operations, vendor master data management, P2P processes, compliance, controls, or a shared services environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP systems is preferred.
• Ability to resolve issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Procurement qualification or equivalent experience is highly desirable.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, their own career goals. And, as a ‘people first’ business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.