Strategic Supplier Development & Sourcing Specialist

10 Select Bv; Veghel; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a ZZP Supplier Development & Sourcing Specialist to strengthen and future-proof its supplier network for the Veghel manufacturing operation. You will analyze the current supplier landscape, identify capability gaps, and develop sourcing strategies to ensure access to reliable, high-performing suppliers.

You will work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to translate business requirements into practical supplier solutions and drive onboarding and

Responsibilities

• Analyse and map the existing supplier base.
• Identify the supplier capabilities required to support current and future manufacturing needs.
• Perform gap analyses and determine where additional supplier capacity or expertise is required.
• Identify, qualify and engage potential new suppliers.
• Assess suppliers on quality, capability, capacity, reliability and commercial fit.
• Lead supplier onboarding and activation activities.
• Establish service level agreements (SLAs), commercial agreements and collaboration frameworks.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure supplier quality requirements are embedded throughout the sourcing process.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and provide clear recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Deliver a practical roadmap for the continued development of the supplier landscape.

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking a ZZP Supplier Development & Sourcing Specialist to strengthen and future-proof its supplier network for the Veghel manufacturing operation. You will analyze the current supplier landscape, identify capability gaps, and develop sourcing strategies to ensure access to reliable, high-performing suppliers.

You will work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to translate business requirements into practical supplier solutions and drive onboarding and