Do you want to contribute on a strategic level to the Sourcing of Vanderlande Products? Are you a team player with Sourcing experience and able to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment to achieve best results for our material handling systems in terms of added value, quality and competitiveness? Then we are looking for you!
What will you be doing?
In this role, you will be part of the Strategic Sourcing team. You will make sure to be closely aligned with internal stakeholders and will be managing the supply base in order to optimally serve business demands.
Generally speaking, as a Sourcing Manager you have three focus areas:
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Category Management
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Sourcing
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Continuous Improvement
We are looking for Sourcing Managers for the following 2 categories:
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Racking
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Packaging equipment
Responsibilities
In the role of Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for:
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Leading multidisciplinary Category teams
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Supplier management, including recurrent Business Review Meetings
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Setting up and maintaining Framework Agreements, incl commercial conditions, as well as other types of supplier agreements
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Participate in DfX initiatives
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Work together with Project Buyers in Core Purchasing Teams
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Define supplier selection criteria
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Develop RfC template documents to evaluate proposals
What do we ask from you?
The ideal candidate has the following profile:
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Master Degree in a relevant field of study
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Experience in strategic purchasing / category management
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Good contract management & negotiation skills
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Proficiency in the English language, Dutch preferred
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A structured and result-driven approach
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Strong analytical skills
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Proven track record of successful influencing at all levels in the organization
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Flexible and pro-active team player
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Willingness to travel, up to 30%
About the team
The Strategic Sourcing Europe department within Vanderlande is part of the Global Supply Chain organization and plays a key role in the world-wide delivery of products and services to Vanderlande solutions. There is a high degree of cooperation with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Service, Projects and other Supply Chain departments. Strategic Sourcing is responsible for both Product- and Non Product related sourcing and is tasked with developing and maintaining a stable and competitive supply base to support Vanderlande’s projects, services and ambitious growth. Within Vanderlande the department operates on both a strategic and tactical level.
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.
At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.
What we offer
In the challenging and responsible position of Sourcing Manager, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.
This position offers a competitive salary range of € 5.300 to € 6.800 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.
On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:
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40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
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Flexible working hours.
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A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
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A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
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Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
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Working from home allowance.
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Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
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On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
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Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
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A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
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And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.
Your application
If the role of Sourcing Manager appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information, please contact Tjalling Kraak, Specialist Recruitment on +31 413 49 30 24.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.