Global Supplier Performance Leader - Europe & China

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking a Senior Supplier Operations Manager to lead supplier performance and supply chain operations across Europe and China. The role focuses on strategic oversight, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement, rather than day-to-day logistics execution.

You will oversee a multinational team based in the Netherlands and China, driving improvements, KPI-driven reviews, and maintaining supplier networks as a competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Fluent Dutch (professional level) and Mandarin Chinese required.
• Experience leading supplier performance and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance across Europe and China.
• Bridge between European management and Chinese suppliers.
• Oversee a team of five supply chain professionals in NL and China.
• Drive KPI-based accountability and regular performance reviews.
• Monitor delivery, quality, pricing and operational performance.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits and improvement initiatives.
• Identify risks and implement proactive solutions.

Skills

Supplier management

Leadership

KPI management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project planning

Job description

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking a Senior Supplier Operations Manager to lead supplier performance and supply chain operations across Europe and China. The role focuses on strategic oversight, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement, rather than day-to-day logistics execution.

You will oversee a multinational team based in the Netherlands and China, driving improvements, KPI-driven reviews, and maintaining supplier networks as a competitive advantage.