Head Of Sourcing

Hotelbedsgroup; Nava; Remote; EUR 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotelbeds Group is seeking an experienced Global Sourcing Manager to lead international procurement initiatives. This 100% remote role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, onboarding suppliers, and driving cost savings across regions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in global sourcing, complex negotiations, and supply chain risk management, with the ability to collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Finance to align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance across diverse product categories.
• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers globally, conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments.
• Lead complex international negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable contract terms, and service level agreements.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key global suppliers.
• Monitor global market trends, geopolitical factors, and economic conditions that may impact supply chains.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, Operations, Finance) to align sourcing strategies with product development and business goals.
• Manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply base.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, ethical sourcing standards, and corporate policies.
• Develop and mentor junior members of the sourcing team (if applicable).

Skills

Global sourcing

Negotiation

Supply chain mgmt

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Global Sourcing Manager to join our client's international procurement team. This is a 100% remote position, offering you the opportunity to manage global sourcing strategies from the comfort of your home office. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in identifying, evaluating, and securing global suppliers to meet the company's strategic needs, driving significant cost savings and ensuring supply chain resilience. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies across different regions. If you are a strategic thinker with extensive international procurement experience and thrive in a remote work environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance across diverse product categories.
• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers globally, conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments.
• Lead complex international negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable contract terms, and service level agreements.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key global suppliers.
• Monitor global market trends, geopolitical factors, and economic conditions that may impact supply chains.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, Operations, Finance) to align sourcing strategies with product development and business goals.
• Manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply base.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, ethical sourcing standards, and corporate policies.
• Develop and mentor junior members of the sourcing team (if applicable).

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a significant portion focused on international markets.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing global sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to manage complex international deals.
• In-depth knowledge of global supply chain dynamics, logistics, and international