Supplier Account Lead

Prodrive Technologies; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based salary

33 vacation days + 13 ADV days

Pension plan

Travel allowance for on-site days

On-site meals and free lunch/dinner

iPhone and laptop provided

Free sports facilities on campus

Job summary

Prodrive Technologies is seeking a Supplier Account Lead to build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while ensuring performance, continuity, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. You will lead a team of Supply Coordinators, act as the main escalation point for supplier issues, and drive initiatives to improve supplier performance and supply chain resilience.

You will translate organizational objectives into actionable plans and collaborate with Procurement, Operations,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in supplier management, sourcing, or procurement in high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience leading and developing teams with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive supplier performance, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Act as primary escalation point for supplier-related issues and risks.
• Lead a team of Supply Coordinators and translate goals into actionable priorities.”
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supplier base and processes.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery reliability, responsiveness and overall performance.
• Negotiate with suppliers on performance, commitments and long-term collaboration strategies.

Skills

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Are you able to build strong supplier partnerships while driving performance, continuity, and continuous improvement across the supply chain? At Prodrive Technologies, we are looking for a Supplier Account Lead who combines strategic supplier management with strong leadership capabilities in a dynamic, high-tech environment.

Summary

Location

Education

Bachelor-Master

Years of experience

7+

Function field

Supply Chain & Logistics

Hours

40

As Supplier Account Lead, you are responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with suppliers while ensuring optimal supplier performance and supply continuity. You act as the primary escalation point for supplier-related challenges, lead a team of Supply Coordinators, and drive initiatives to improve supplier performance, operational effectiveness, and supply chain resilience.

You translate organizational objectives into tactical and operational actions and play a key role in managing critical supplier relationships that directly impact business performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers
• Act as the primary escalation point for supplier-related issues and risks
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and define improvement plans
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier base and supply chain processes
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supply Coordinators
• Translate department goals into actionable priorities and daily execution
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery reliability, responsiveness, and overall performance
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Analyze complex supplier and operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and long-term improvement opportunities
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Operations, Planning, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Negotiate with suppliers on performance, commitments, issue resolution, and long-term collaboration strategies
• Contribute to the development of sourcing and supplier management strategies
• Ensure business continuity through effective supplier governance and stakeholder management.

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, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in supplier management, sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or operations within a high-tech manufacturing environment
• Proven experience managing strategic supplier relationships
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to connect information from multiple sources and translate insights into actions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to balance different interests
• Experience driving supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and complex international environment
• Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and accountability.

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.