Procurement Operations - Financial Services Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Salary: €75,000 - €90,000 per year, plus up to 20% bonus Languages: English (essential) We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation to hire a Procurement Operations Data Analyst. This is a global role with a strong regional presence, designed for someone who enjoys working across procurement operations, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.The focus of this position is operational excellence rather than category sourcing or supplier buying. We are looking for a procuremet professional who wants to apply a data mindset to their role. You will work with extensive procurement data sets to identify patterns, expose inefficiencies, and drive measurable improvements. The role will report to a global procurement lead.This role requires a balance of technical capability and influence. You will need to turn your own analysis and process into compelling insight, and present recommendations with the credibility to challenge, influence, and secure alignment from senior stakeholders. Key responsibilitiesWork hands-on with large operational datasets to assess current procurement performance and supplier ecosystemsIdentify trends, anomalies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvementTranslate analysis into clear recommendations, building cases for process enhancement, automation, and emerging technology adoptionInfluence stakeholders on operational decisions, articulating proposals confidently and constructivelyMaintain strong regional relationships while supporting global procurement objectives and operational consistencySupport ongoing improvement initiatives, owning insight from analysis through to implementation and stakeholder alignment Experience and skillsExperience in procurement analytics, procurement operations, or data-led supply chain rolesExperience within financial servicesAdvanced Excel skills and a strong foundation in data analysisExposure to automation tools, workflow improvement, or AI-enabled solutionsA practical, hands-on approach to data interrogation, reporting, and process efficiencyStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior audiencesConfidence to present and defend self-generated insight and recommendationsAbility to work autonomously while supporting cross-functional teams and regional operations A successful hire will be someone who brings a data-driven mindset into procurement operations, enjoys solving operational challenges, and can deliver insight with the credibility to shape decisions at a senior level. This is a role for someone who wants ownership, impact, and influence, without being tied to traditional category sourcing.