Global Sourcing & Product Development Leader

BME - Building Materials Europe; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvano in Eindhoven is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Development Manager with end-to-end responsibility for developing and internationally sourcing distinctive, commercially successful products. You will combine product development, supplier selection, cost engineering and contract management in one influential leadership role.

Working with the Managing Director, Product Managers and the commercial team, you will decide which products we develop and where they are produced, primarily in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics or related field.
• At least seven years of experience in sourcing, procurement, product development or category management.
• Several years of leadership experience.
• Experience in sourcing and supplier management in Asia and Europe.
• Track record in developing and launching private-label or exclusive products.
• Strong expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost engineering and supply-chain optimization.
• Experience in sanitary products, building materials, technical consumer products or similar environment is a plus.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; knowledge of Chinese or another Asian language is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis, especially to Asia.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs and market trends into an innovation and product-development roadmap.
• Lead the complete development process from concept and business case to sampling, certification, industrialization and launch.
• Select and develop suppliers in Asia and Europe based on innovation, quality, cost and capacity.
• Lead international tenders and negotiations to improve purchasing conditions and margins.
• Use cost engineering and should-cost analyses to optimize specifications and total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements covering pricing, IP, exclusivity, warranties and service levels.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to improve lead times, MOQs, inventory and logistics.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and lead performance reviews and improvement programs.
• Professionalize sourcing and development processes, dashboards and master data.
• Lead, coach and develop the team with clear priorities.

Skills

Sourcing

Product development

Leadership

Contract management

Cost engineering

Supplier management

International sourcing

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

Should-cost analysis

Job description

Galvano in Eindhoven is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Development Manager with end-to-end responsibility for developing and internationally sourcing distinctive, commercially successful products. You will combine product development, supplier selection, cost engineering and contract management in one influential leadership role.

Working with the Managing Director, Product Managers and the commercial team, you will decide which products we develop and where they are produced, primarily in