Sourcing Manager Electronics

Prodrive Technologies; Son en Breugel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based salary

Vacation days + ADV

Pension plan

Travel allowance

Growth plan

Career opportunities

Entrepreneurial culture

Flexible hours 24/7

Free lunch or dinner on-site

Devices provided

On-site sports facilities

Job summary

Prodrive Technologies in the Netherlands seeks a Sourcing Manager Electronics to drive complex sourcing strategies for cutting-edge projects. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and guide category development to improve cost, quality, and technology alignment.

The role offers a 40-hour work week, international exposure, and opportunities to advance across technical projects in a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain related field.
• Team player with strong communication skills; English is essential.
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills up to executive level.
• Supplier relationship management proficiency; able to demand constructively.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with win-win attitude.
• Able to obtain buy-in from internal (executive) stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar supply chain role, preferably in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Co-define and execute short- and long-term strategy for your category.
• Support program teams to drive priorities like supply continuity, cost, quality and tech advancement.
• Maintain regular contact with strategic suppliers.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations.
• Lead escalations; support SQE and purchasing team as needed.
• Coach/mentor sourcing colleagues in escalations and strategy development.
• Lead business reviews with suppliers to drive objectives and performance.
• Develop the category supply base; identify need for new/decremental suppliers.
• Scout and develop new suppliers and phase out redundant ones.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Are you are enthusiastic about driving positive change and eager to shape the future of technology in a dynamic, international environment? Then we invite you to join ourSourcing Team as a Sourcing Manager Electronics.

Summary

Location

Education

Bachelor-Master

Years of experience

5+

Function field

Supply Chain & Logistics

Hours

40

As a Sourcing Manager Electronics you are responsible for sourcing highly complex and innovative technologies for cutting-edge projects and you develop and drive the execution of the Category Strategy. All of this is done while outperforming on commercial and technology level and minimizing risk on quality and logistical level. Per (sub-) Category you are managing relationships with vendors and manufacturers while capturing cost reductions and developing and executing the category strategy.

Key responsibilities:

• Co-define and execute the short- and long term strategy for your category
• Engage with and support the different Program-teams in the Prodrive organization to drive the business priorities such as supply continuity, cost, quality and technology advancement
• Manage regular contact with strategic suppliers
• Drive and lead commercial and contractual negotiations
• Take the lead in escalations when needed and support the SQE and purchasing team when needed
• Act as a coach/mentor to Sourcing colleagues in situations like escalations and in processes like strategy development
• Lead business reviews with suppliers to drive strategic objectives and manage performance
• Develop the category supply base, identify the need for in- and decremental suppliers
• Scout and develop new suppliers and phase out redundant suppliers.

What we offer

• A performance-based salary that grows with your results
• 33 vacation days (including public holidays) plus 13 additional ADV days per year to support a healthy work–life balance
• Pension plan and travel allowance for on-site working days
• Focus on personal development with a tailored growth plan
• Wide career advancement opportunities across various technical roles and projects
• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture
• Flexible working hours in a 24/7 environment, with free lunch or dinner on-site
• iPhone, laptop, and other necessary tools to help you perform your work optimally
• Free sports facilities on campus to help you stay healthy and fit.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Team player with strong communication skills (English is essential)
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills, up to executive level
• Supplier relationship management proficiency, able to demand strongly in a constructive manner
• Entrepreneurial combined with a win-win attitude
• Able to obtain buy-in from internal (executive) stakeholders
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role in supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

About Prodrive Technologies

We are committed to developing technologies that make an impact. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to a future in which people can thrive, resources are used optimally, and connectivity brings the world closer together. Our portfolio includes more than 500 unique products across disciplines such as analog and digital electronics, RF technology, mechatronics, and high-end computing.

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