Supplier Relationship Manager

Entangled Future; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Pension

Learning & Development budget

Job summary

QuantWare in Delft is looking for a mid‑level Supplier Relationship Manager to join the Operations team. This full‑time role focuses on establishing category strategies for direct and indirect spend, building win‑win supplier relationships, and serving as the primary contact for supplier issues and resolutions.

You’ll design an SRM program with KPI‑driven cost optimization and accountability, support contract excellence with Legal and Finance, research supplier profiles, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in formal supplier relationship management for indirect services and direct materials, preferably in an advanced manufacturing setting.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiating skills (English).
• Strong expertise establishing and measuring metrics for KPIs used in SRM.
• Familiarity with GDPR, CRA, GPSR, PLD, NIS2 guidelines and INCO Terms.

Responsibilities

• Establish Category strategies for both direct and indirect spend.
• Establish win-win relationships with our current supply base, making sure they know who we are and what we do
• Be the primary point of contact for supplier issues and resolutions.
• Establish a well defined SRM program with KPIs that track cost optimization and accountability (OTIF)
• Own Supplier Assurance activities - working with key stakeholders to understand their needs and establish the 80/20 rule where possible
• Ensure contract excellence, working with the Legal and Finance team to ensure financial (payment terms) and legal requirements (contract language) are met for all contracts
• Research and understand Supplier’s profiles for; make vs. buy decisions, development of category strategies and enterprise risk management profiles.
• Develop E2E supply chain profiles for Tier 1 Suppliers.
• Establish SOPs for the supplier relationship management function (quarterly meetings, supplier visits, etc.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Vendor Negotiation

KPI Tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Supplier Relationship Manager at QuantWare, Delft. A mid-level full time position in the Operations team, listed under business operations.

At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance) Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage.

Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer

Responsibilities

• Establish Category strategies for both direct and indirect spend.
• Establish win-win relationships with our current supply base, making sure they know who we are and what we do
• Be the primary point of contact for supplier issues and resolutions.
• Establish a well defined SRM program with KPIs that track cost optimization and accountability (OTIF)
• Own Supplier Assurance activities - working with key stakeholders to understand their needs and establish the 80/20 rule where possible
• Ensure contract excellence, working with the Legal and Finance team to ensure financial (payment terms) and legal requirements (contract language) are met for all contracts
• Research and understand Supplier’s profiles for; make vs. buy decisions, development of category strategies and enterprise risk management profiles.
• Develop E2E supply chain profiles for Tier 1 Suppliers.
• Establish SOPs for the supplier relationship management function (quarterly meetings, supplier visits, etc.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in formal supplier relationship management for indirect services and direct materials preferably in an advanced manufacturing setting.
• Self-starter; motivated by working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment as an individual contributor and part of a team
• Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiating skills (English), detailed oriented and timeline driven
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, supply chain management
• Strong expertise establishing and measuring metrics for KPIs used in SRM
• Comfortable with next level supplier management to include supporting Supplier Awards Days, Innovation Days, Sustainability days, etc.
• Expert in contract negotiation and management and familiarity with GDPR, CRA, GPSR, PLD, NIS2 guidelines and INCO Terms
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effortlessly across functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders