Sourcing Manager, Excess Inventory - EMEA

Arrow Electronics; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Electronics is seeking an EMEA Asset Recovery Service Manager in Amsterdam. In this role, you'll prospect for new accounts, lead a team, and develop relationships with OEM and EMS customers. You'll manage purchasing processes and ensure adherence to metrics set by management.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in purchasing within the electronics sector, strong management skills, and fluency in English and German or Dutch. Join a collaborative team in a dynamic industry!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in the electronics industry.
• Strong experience in team management.
• Self-motivated with high personal standards of work.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new accounts and create product availabilities.
• Lead a team and create supply/sales opportunities.
• Negotiate with customers to close purchase orders.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Team management

Fluent in English and German or Dutch

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Job description

About Us

Converge, a subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, is a full-service, industry-leading, global supply chain partner with over 35 years of experience in electronics components distribution. We provide data-driven supply chain solutions to customers challenged with shortage, inventory, or supply chain management needs. Our aim is to solve the future.

Position

EMEA Asset Recovery Service Manager

About the Role

Sourcing must be the key competency for any trading company. At Converge we pride ourselves on industry-leading, innovative sourcing strategies. As an EMEA ARS Manager you will be responsible for developing our supply chain by engaging and growing relationships with OEM and EMS customers to enable reciprocal trading. The ARS function is currently being redeveloped under a new global strategy – it needs smart, hungry and driven people to help take it to the next level. Working closely with Senior Management this role not only offers an excellent opportunity in independent distribution but has management responsibility potential built in.

What will you do?

• Prospect for new accounts and map out the developed and assigned account base to pull in or create new product availabilities and make proactive offers.
• Lead a team as team manager.
• Create supply and sales opportunities by utilizing the X-Trade system.
• Use discretion and proper judgment in negotiating with customers to close purchase orders and overcome objections while maintaining appropriate business margins.
• Under management direction make prompt business decisions about buying particular assets in any particular situation.
• Identify and create innovative purchasing opportunities.
• Execute and understand the purchase order process.
• Maintain and adhere to appropriate purchasing metrics and business requirements set by management, including daily phone time, prospect development, and customer relationship enhancements.
• Stay current on market conditions such as customer/vendor availability, pricing, and competitive alternatives.
• Under management direction develop and implement strategic purchase programs at key accounts.
• Ensure adherence to Converge credit requirements.
• Maintain and accurately update the information database.
• Work jointly with internal and external stakeholders to maximize buy-side and sell-side trading opportunities.
• Develop new and unique customers and accounts.
• Perform the majority of the duties under minimal supervision.

Who you are

• Smart, hungry, and interested in the electronics industry.
• Self-motivated with high personal standards of work.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in the electronics industry.
• Capable of defining, developing, nurturing, and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• Strong experience in team management.
• Fluent in English and German or Dutch.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Loyal, proactive team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness for business travel (pending restrictions).

What we offer

Driven by respect, growth, and pride, our culture encourages team collaboration and support. You will be part of the forefront of the dynamic, growing world of electronic distribution, working in a highly professional, innovative and collaborative organization.

Equal Opportunity

Arrow is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment by providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.

Location

DE-Munich, Germany (Elsenheimerstraße)

Time Type

Full time

Job Category

Sales