Dental Care Purchaser

How you make a difference

Healthcare procurement is a key priority at VGZ, and rightly so. We are committed to value-based care. We improve patient care and help ensure that healthcare remains accessible and affordable.

As a Dental Care Procurement Manager, you are responsible for procuring and contracting dental care services. You oversee the procurement process from start to finish. You follow the policy cycle and use it as a basis for establishing concrete and appropriate procurement agreements with healthcare providers. In doing so, you prioritize quality, affordability, and accessibility of care. You also have a deep understanding of industry developments thanks to your extensive network. You are familiar with current trends and know which needs should be prioritized. You maintain strong, professional working relationships with healthcare providers.

Your main responsibilities:

Fortunately, you won’t be doing this alone. You’ll be part of the Healthcare Procurement and Transformation department, which consists of 20 colleagues. Within the Oral Care team, you’ll work closely with two other healthcare procurement specialists.

You can expect more from the healthiest employer.

Every day, you work to promote a healthier Netherlands and drive innovation in healthcare. You do this in an environment where being a responsible employer is a top priority. For example, we measure employee engagement and the inclusivity of our work culture every quarter. We translate the results into concrete actions. Because you can only truly make a difference if you enjoy your work. Read here to learn more about what else we do to promote responsible employment practices.

In addition, we offer you:

At VGZ Cooperative, we don’t just look after our members—we also look after the people who make that possible: our colleagues. From a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for growth to contributing to a healthier Netherlands. How do we do that? See for yourself on our interactive page.

What you bring to the table

As our new Healthcare Procurement Specialist for Oral Care, you’ll be working to promote better health in the Netherlands and drive innovation in healthcare. With your analytical skills, data-driven approach, and strong collaboration and communication abilities, you’ll be able to ensure the success of projects. You’re also meticulous, patient, and energetic.

In addition, you have:

Leading the way in health and care. For everyone.

Working together to build a healthier Netherlands and future-proof healthcare. For everyone. That is what we strive for every day. We are a nonprofit cooperative and aim to lead the way in developing and providing convenient, innovative, and tailored solutions in the fields of health and healthcare.

Our employees are essential to achieving this mission. We all work in accordance with our corporate values: compassionate, resourceful, driven, and trustworthy. These values reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we treat one another. The same applies to our approach to diversity and inclusion. Providing good care for everyone is only possible with everyone. Want to know why diversity is so important in our organization? Read on our website why diversity is so important in our organization.

Ready to make a difference?

Please apply by January 28 at the latest using the application button below. Do you have any questions about the position? Feel free to contact Stephanie Martis at VGZ by calling 06 24 92 53 18.

Working at VGZ means that integrity is our top priority. Our members and our partners must be able to trust us with their information. We handle finances responsibly and transparently and screen all our employees. As a health insurer, we are also legally required to verify the reliability of employees in integrity-sensitive roles. We feel that we have a great responsibility as an organization. For every VGZ employee, acting with risk awareness is therefore an integral part of the job.