Project Sourcing Manager

Prodrive Technologies; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based salary growth

33 vacation days per year

Flexible working hours

Free meals and snacks

Access to the company gym

Job summary

Prodrive Technologies in Eindhoven is seeking a Procurement Professional to manage sourcing strategies and enhance supply chain efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in translating project needs into actionable procurement plans while collaborating across various teams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant fields and has over 2 years of experience in procurement. The position offers ample growth opportunities and a vibrant company culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing, ideally in project-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of project-based procurement environments.
• Proven analytical and cost modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Translating project needs into procurement plans.
• Developing sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Driving improvements in sourcing and NPI teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about ensuring materials, components, and services are sourced on time and at the optimal cost—right from early product development through to full‑scale production? In this role, you will act as the vital link between engineering, suppliers, and procurement. You will play a key part in bringing new products to life by supporting prototype builds, establishing a scalable and resilient supply chain, and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance. You will contribute directly to the success of the Precision Solution business line by ensuring a reliable, efficient, and future‑ready supply chain.

About the role

Working at the intersection of engineering, project management, suppliers, and category management, you will translate technical and project requirements into robust sourcing strategies. During the NPI phase, you will focus on securing critical materials on time for prototype and pilot builds, while concurrently designing and establishing a sustainable supply chain that meets long‑term cost, quality, and lead‑time targets. Beyond project launch, you actively identify and drive supply chain improvements across the product lifecycle, together with our procurement department optimizing supplier performance, mitigating risks, and unlocking value through cost reduction, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities are:

• Translating project needs into procurement plans with clear deliverables, deadlines, and risks
• Developing and implementing project‑specific sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, procurement and project requirements
• Driving process improvements, digital tools adoption, and best practices in sourcing and NPI teams
• Identifying and mitigating sourcing risks related to lead times, market fluctuations, capacity, or geopolitical factors during NPI phase
• Supporting identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, capability, and capacity together with the Sourcing Team
• Supporting competitive bidding processes (RFQ/RFP), cost breakdown analysis, and negotiations
• Supporting negotiating and managing contracts, including commercial terms, SLAs, and long‑term agreements for new suppliers
• Supporting new supplier audits and qualification processes in collaboration with Quality and Engineering and Sourcing
• Supporting sustainability objectives, including supplier footprint reduction and responsible sourcing initiatives

What We Offer

• Performance‑based salary growth that rewards your results
• 33 vacation days per year, including public holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Time‑for‑time compensation when working extra hours
• Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan
• Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects
• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged
• Free access to the company gym
• Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on‑site

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (HBO/WO)
• 2+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing, ideally in project‑driven environments (technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing, etc.)
• Strong understanding of project‑based procurement environments, experience with international supply chains is an advantage
• Proven analytical and cost modeling skills
• Ability to align and motivate cross‑functional teams without direct reporting authority, adapting communication and leadership style to effectively engage different stakeholders and achieve desired outcomes
• Taking ownership of tasks and results with a proactive mindset, consistently going beyond defined responsibilities to drive success
• Actively collaborates with colleagues across functions, fostering a supportive, cooperative, and team‑oriented work environment