Project Manager Sourcing, Quality and Regulatory (SQR)

Job Description

You will be part of the SQR Business Improvement Team, driving long-term strategy and leading cross-functional projects within the SQR department. While operational teams keep the business running, we help managers and teams step back, envision future goals, and build the capabilities needed to reach the next level of maturity.

As a Project Manager, you lead SQR projects to develop a best-in-class supplier base that supports company growth and Rituals' sustainability objectives. You empower the team to leverage data and technologies, transitioning to a more efficient, structured, and digitalized way of working. Collaboration is at the heart of what you do—building strong internal partnerships across departments and fostering reliable relationships with external suppliers.

Your work plays a key role in driving Rituals’ growth by strengthening end-to-end processes. Collaborating with diverse teams, you support the SQR Program Manager in delivering strategic programs that drive cost savings, optimize product lifecycle management, and elevate quality and compliance management.

Key result areas

• Identify Project Opportunities: Bring a fresh, outside-in perspective to spot improvement opportunities.
• Support the Strategic Roadmap: Work with business owners to develop and bring the strategic project roadmap to life.
• Lead High-Impact Projects: Drive key projects by defining scope, setting deliverables, building the right team, and ensuring successful implementation and handover.
• Be a Center of Excellence: Collaborate with the SQR Program Manager as the expert for project management, processes, and systems in the SQR department.
• Lead System Implementations: Provide functional leadership to implement critical systems effectively.
• Manage Change & Stakeholders: Engage and guide stakeholders through changes with clear and persuasive communication.
• Align Business Needs: Partner with business owners, stakeholders, and suppliers to turn strategic needs into actionable projects, advancing the team’s planning maturity.

Qualifications

What do we need:

• Master’s degree;
• Extensive experience (>5 years) with project management;
• Experience with supplier collaboration & integration;
• Experience with software; strong systems affinity;
• Excellent communication and influencing skills;
• Experience with Sourcing, Quality or Regulatory processes is a pre

Location and Working Conditions 

While flexible working is available, this role requires a strong on-site presence to engage with stakeholders and build connections effectively. This role is based in Amsterdam at our Central Head Office. 

Your steps to your new career:

• Apply now!
• If you stand out from the crowd, our recruiter, Nadette, will contact you within 10 working days for an phonecall 
• A first interview with the Hiring Manager and a Team Member
• A second in-person interview, including a case study
• In the event of a positive outcome, you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment  

Please note that an assessment will be part of the application process, and we are unable to support relocation or remote working for this position.