Strategic Purchasing Manager

WIN SOURCE; Eindhoven; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WIN SOURCE is seeking a Strategic Purchasing Manager to shape global sourcing strategies and strengthen its electronic components supply network. You will leverage supplier networks and market insights to expand critical component supply channels and build long-term partnerships.

The role requires strategic vision, experience in procurement and negotiation, and the ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives across regions. A global perspective and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronic components procurement.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Established sourcing channels or supplier networks in key electronic components.
• Ability to independently develop sourcing strategies and manage complex procurement projects.
• Strong market insight, negotiation skills and supply risk management capabilities.
• Professional business communication in English or another local language.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for key electronic components.
• Build and integrate manufacturers, distributors and other sourcing partners.
• Evaluate supplier reliability, supply capability, quality management, traceability and risks.
• Identify and develop high-value suppliers for long-term partnerships.
• Analyze supply-demand, inventory cycles and price trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead sourcing projects and negotiations to optimize cost, lead time and terms.
• Collaborate with global procurement, sales, quality and logistics teams to strengthen supply network.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supplier development

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Market intelligence

Cross-cultural communication

English communication

Description du poste

Founded in 1999, WIN SOURCE is a global electronic components distributor providing reliable critical component supply and global supply chain solutions for OEMs, EMS providers and manufacturers.

Supported by global sourcing networks, inventory resources, quality management systems and international logistics capabilities, we help customers manage component shortages, lead-time fluctuations, EOL risks and supply continuity challenges, building safer, more efficient and resilient global supply chains.

About the Role

At WIN SOURCE, the Strategic Purchasing Manager is not only a global sourcing integrator, but also a key builder of supply chain strategy and long-term competitiveness.

You will leverage your supplier network, industry insights and commercial judgment to develop global sourcing strategies, expand critical component supply channels, establish long-term strategic partnerships and strengthen supply chain security and resilience.

We are looking for procurement professionals with strategic vision, deep expertise and an entrepreneurial mindset to create greater professional impact and help shape WIN SOURCE's global supply network.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for key electronic components based on market trends, product categories and business requirements.
• Strategic Supplier Network Development: Develop and integrate manufacturers, authorized distributors, independent distributors and other qualified sourcing partners to build a diversified and competitive supplier ecosystem.
• Supply Chain Security & Risk Management: Evaluate supplier reliability, supply capability, quality management, product authenticity, traceability and supply interruption risks.
• Strategic Supplier Partnerships: Identify and develop high-value suppliers to establish stable long-term partnerships and strengthen supply assurance.
• Market Intelligence & Strategic Judgment: Analyze supply-demand changes, inventory cycles, pricing trends and product lifecycle developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Strategic Procurement & Negotiation: Lead key sourcing projects and commercial negotiations to optimize cost, lead time, cooperation terms and long-term supply solutions.
• Cross-regional Collaboration & Supply Optimization: Work with global procurement, sales, quality and logistics teams to strengthen supply network competitiveness and resilience.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in electronic components procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier development or related supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of global electronic components and semiconductor supply markets, including different supply models such as manufacturers, authorized distributors and independent distributors.
• Established sourcing channels, supplier resources or strategic supplier networks in key electronic component areas.
• Ability to independently develop sourcing strategies, strategic suppliers and manage complex procurement projects.
• Strong market insight, commercial judgment, negotiation skills and supply risk management capabilities.
• Understanding of electronic component quality management, product authenticity, traceability and supply chain compliance requirements.
• Strategic mindset, ownership and strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to conduct professional business communication in English or the local language.

Preferred:

• Experience with international electronic component distributors, semiconductor supply chains or large OEM/EMS strategic procurement.
• Experience in global/cross-regional sourcing, key component sourcing and strategic supplier partnerships.

What We Offer

• Global Strategic Platform: Participate in building global critical electronic component supply networks and expanding international industry resources.
• Professional Impact: Apply your industry expertise and supplier resources to influence sourcing strategies, supply channel development and key procurement decisions.
• International Collaboration: Work with cross-regional business, procurement, quality and supply chain teams on strategic projects.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop toward Regional Procurement Director and Global Sourcing Director roles.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary and incentive programs aligned with business contribution.
• Long-term Career Value: Build strategic expertise in the global electronic components supply chain and contribute to a safer, more reliable and resilient supply ecosystem.

Join WIN SOURCE

Build a More Resilient Global Supply Chain with WIN SOURCE.

If you want to transform your supplier resources, industry insights and strategic procurement experience into broader global impact, we look forward to exploring future supply chain opportunities with you.

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