Sourcing & Development Manager

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

Are you ready to shape the products and assortments that drive Galvano’s future growth?

Galvano is looking for 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 closely with the Managing Director, Product Managers and the commercial organization, you will determine which products we develop—and where, how and with whom they are produced. Your primary sourcing region will be Asia, complemented by Europe. You will also play a key role in the continued development of Lavigo and in identifying opportunities across the wider BME Group.

You will:

• Translate customer needs, market developments and trends into a clear innovation and product-development roadmap.
• Lead the complete development process—from initial concept and business case to sampling, certification, industrialization and launch.
• Select and develop suppliers in Asia and Europe based on innovation, quality, cost, capacity, compliance and strategic fit.
• Lead international tenders and negotiations to improve purchasing conditions and gross margins.
• Use cost engineering and should-cost analysis to optimize specifications, materials, packaging, production methods and total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements covering pricing, intellectual property, exclusivity, warranties, service levels and exit provisions.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to improve lead times, MOQs, inventory levels, logistics flows, availability and continuity.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, geopolitical, currency, commodity and capacity risks.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and lead performance reviews and improvement programmes.
• Professionalize sourcing and development processes, dashboards, master data and decision-making.
• Lead, coach and develop the team, creating clear priorities and ownership.

You combine strategic and commercial thinking with the pragmatism to get things done. You understand how to turn an opportunity into a strong product proposition—and how to bring that product to market at the right quality, cost and speed.

You bring:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics or a related field.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, product development or category management.
• Several years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrable experience in sourcing and supplier management in both Asia and Europe.
• A successful 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 a comparable environment is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; proficiency in Chinese or another Asian language is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis, particularly to Asia.

Why this role?

This is a broad and highly visible position where strategy and execution come together. You will have the opportunity to influence Galvano’s future product portfolio, strengthen its international supplier network and create measurable improvements in innovation, time to market, quality, purchasing savings and margin.

The position is based in Eindhoven, with a minimum of three days per week at the office, and requires regular travel to suppliers and BME locations in Asia and Europe.