(Senior) Legal Counsel - Procurement

Job Description

Part of Fugro’s procurement strategy is to improve suppliers’ contracting and to effectively manage suppliers’ risks. To help the Procurement department achieve that, Fugro is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Legal Counsel Procurement to join the Global Procurement department in Fugro’s headquarters in Nootdorp. The role will report to the Head of the Legal Procurement team based in the Netherlands. As a member of both the Procurement and the Legal and Compliance team, and as a procurement lawyer for Fugro, you play a crucial role in partnering with our Procurement team and other teams in the business.

Are you a passionate and experienced contracts lawyer looking for a new challenge? If you have a background in law or procurement, this could be the perfect role for you!

Your role

• You handle various procurement related legal issues in an international and dynamic setting;

• You draft, review, negotiate, and advise on procurement contracts in the fields of ICT, third party personnel, and corporate (professional) services. Occasionally you support with technical products and services contracts with suppliers. Typical documents for review include global/framework agreements, master services agreements, purchase orders, terms & conditions, software (license) agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements.

• You leverage contract efficiencies by developing, updating, and promoting the use of procurement contract templates;

• You promote the role of the Procurement department and good contract management practices throughout the company, including providing training sessions;

• You cooperate closely with various internal stakeholders (procurement, business, tax, insurance, ICT, etc.).

Your track record

• You have a Law degree and 5+ years of in-house experience in procurement contract drafting, review, and negotiation in an international setting;

• You are passionate about procurement and motivated to contribute to Fugro’s mission of creating a safe and more liveable world;

• You bring experience with ICT contracts, including exposure to AI, and a strong curiosity for technology;

• You are a proactive, pragmatic self-starter with a results-driven mindset and the ability to work independently and within global teams;

• You have strong relationship-building skills and excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

What Fugro offers

• A diverse and inclusive working environment;

• Based on your relevant experience, the salary ranges from €6560,- to €7716,- This amount is part of our salary range, with opportunities for growth within the role;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;

• Commuting allowance;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more about what it is like to work at Fugro.

For further information, please contact Stefanie Baldassarri-Steenhauer, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 (0)6-114 55954.

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After you have applied

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application.

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round.

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**