Global Strategic Sourcing Lead — Equipment & TCO

Panda International

Amsterdam

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Panda International is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for equipment, based in the Netherlands with a hybrid work model. You will define and execute global sourcing and supplier strategies, focusing on professional equipment across Europe and North America.

The role requires strong category management, TCO expertise, and complex negotiations with senior stakeholders. You will partner with Operations and Commercial leaders and drive supplier consolidation and innovative commercial

Qualifications

Strong strategic sourcing/category management experience.
Experience procuring technical products, equipment or electromechanical systems.
Strong understanding of TCO, component costs, lifecycle and supplier economics.
Experience independently developing and executing category strategies.
Strong commercial negotiation and senior stakeholder management skills.
An entrepreneurial, solutions-focused approach and confidence working with ambiguity.
Experience from professional equipment, appliances, medical devices, industrial systems or manufacturing would translate particularly well.
A technical or engineering background is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the global sourcing and supplier strategy for professional equipment.
Understand equipment and component cost structures to effectively challenge suppliers.
Drive a TCO approach, considering purchase price, lifecycle, maintenance, service and spare parts.
Lead strategic supplier negotiations and develop new commercial models.
Identify opportunities across supplier consolidation, alternative component sourcing and service models.
Build strategic supplier partnerships to support international growth.
Partner closely with senior Operations and Commercial stakeholders while maintaining ownership of the procurement strategy.