Global Electronics Category Purchasing Manager

WIN SOURCE; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global platform

Specialization growth

Autonomy

Cross-regional collaboration

Career progression

Job summary

WIN SOURCE, a global electronic components distributor, is seeking a Category Purchasing Manager in Amsterdam to lead sourcing for key component categories. You will leverage your supplier networks, market insights and negotiation skills to secure competitive products, favorable lead times and reliable supply for international customers.

Join a team that values cross‑regional collaboration and professional autonomy, offering growth toward senior category leadership and a global platform to

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electronic components procurement or related supply chain role.
• Strong supplier networks and knowledge of component categories.
• Understanding pricing, lead times, and market trends.
• Proven negotiation and supplier evaluation capabilities.
• Ability to communicate in English or local language.

Responsibilities

• Category Purchasing: manage sourcing activities for key electronic component categories.
• Supplier Channel Development: develop core suppliers with advantages in pricing, inventory, lead time or supply capability.
• Market Insights & Sourcing Opportunities: track pricing, inventory, market demand and lifecycle changes.
• Critical Sourcing Projects: handle complex sourcing requirements, shortages and EOL components through quotation and negotiation.
• Supplier Partnership Management: build stable relationships with manufacturers, distributors and channel partners.
• Supply Chain Security & Quality: focus on authenticity, traceability and risk management.
• Global Business Support: collaborate with sales, procurement and supply chain teams.

Skills

Electronic components procurement

Supplier relationships

Cross-cultural communication

Negotiation and supplier evaluation

Market insights and pricing

Lead times and supply chain risk

Job description

WIN SOURCE, a global electronic components distributor, is seeking a Category Purchasing Manager in Amsterdam to lead sourcing for key component categories. You will leverage your supplier networks, market insights and negotiation skills to secure competitive products, favorable lead times and reliable supply for international customers.

Join a team that values cross‑regional collaboration and professional autonomy, offering growth toward senior category leadership and a global platform to