At Tata Steel, we’re not just shaping steel - we’re shaping the future. A green future. Within the Capital projects procurement team you’ll have the unique opportunity to play a key commercial role in the company’s projects portfolio. All these projects are essential to the future of Tata Steel, from new production lines to significant environmental efforts that support a cleaner, more sustainable steel production process. These projects are at the heart of our ambitious goals: rapidly decarbonizing steel production and driving the transition toward a circular steel economy.

As contract and procurement manager you operate within Capital Contracting & Procurement and you support the efficient and effective management of supplier relationships across Tata Steel Netherlands (TSN). Your objective is to maximize supplier value by fostering collaboration, ensuring high performance, driving innovation, and improving the sustainability and reliability of the supply base.

Primary internal stakeholders include project managers, category managers, buyers, and senior managers who rely on critical supplier partnerships for Capital Goods and Services delivery. Working within the framework of TSN’s procurement strategy, you are responsible for the strategic development and governance of key supplier relationships. Next to this you strive to continuous performance improvement within the defined mandate.

As contract and procurement manager strategic sourcing at Tata Steel you:

• Develop and implement supplier relationship strategies in alignment with overall category and sourcing objectives in close collaboration with Tata Stell Limited.
• Lead regular performance reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate structured supplier collaboration processes to support cost, quality, and innovation initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring clear communication of needs, expectations, and feedback.
• Support project and category teams in optimizing supplier value contribution, including strategic relationship input to sourcing decisions and contract renewals.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance supply reliability and cost improvements/efficiency.

This is a unique chance to combine your strategic procurement expertise with a high level of responsibility, directly contributing to projects that shape the sustainable future of steel production.