Strategic Sourcing Team Leader

VELUX Commercial; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Multisport card

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on VELUX products

Support from VELUX Employee Foundation

Job summary

VELUX Commercial in Września, Poland, seeks a Team Leader, Strategic Sourcing to lead an international team and own end-to-end sourcing across direct and indirect spends. The role blends hands-on category management with strategic leadership, shaping supplier strategies and driving value for a global manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Operations, and Finance, manage supplier negotiations, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and sustainability while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience, ideally in an international or matrix organisation.
• Strong track record in supplier negotiations, category strategy development, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop an international team of Strategic Buyers across Poland and Denmark.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Own key sourcing categories and manage end-to-end sourcing activities, from market analysis to supplier selection and contracting.
• Develop and execute category strategies focused on cost competitiveness, quality, innovation, and sustainability.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate agreements that create long-term value.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical mind

English fluent

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/SCM/Engineering

Job description

Shape the Future of Strategic Sourcing at VELUX Commercial

At VELUX Commercial, we are strengthening our sourcing organisation and looking for an experienced leader toto join us in Września, Poland , and help drive this journey forward.

As our new Team Leader, Strategic Sourcing, you will take on a unique player-coach role, combining team leadership with hands-on category responsibility. This position offers the opportunity to influence sourcing decisions across multiple categories, drive strategic initiatives, and help shape the future direction of sourcing within VELUX Commercial.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop an international team of Strategic Buyers across Poland and Denmark
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories
• Own key sourcing categories and manage end-to-end sourcing activities, from market analysis to supplier selection and contracting
• Develop and execute category strategies focused on cost competitiveness, quality, innovation, and sustainability
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate agreements that create long-term value
• Build and implement a structured approach to managing indirectspendcategories including services, non-production materials, and software
• Partner closely with Product Development, Product Management, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Sustainability teams
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalisation, and sourcing excellence across the organisation
• Contribute to VELUX sustainability ambitions through responsible sourcing practices

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management within a manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership experience, ideally in an international or matrix organisation
• Strong track record in supplier negotiations, category strategy development, and contract management
• Experience managing both direct and indirect spend categories
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, results-oriented approach
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across different organisational levels
• Analytical mindset with the ability to transform business needs into sourcing strategies
• Fluent English communication skills
• Experience building or developing teams is considered an advantage

We offer

• A key leadership position within a globally recognised and purpose-driven brand
• The opportunity to shape and grow the sourcing function at VELUX Commercial
• A dynamic role combining strategic leadership with hands-on category ownership
• The chance to build and develop a high-performing team from the ground up
• An international work environment with close collaboration across Europe
• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact on business performance
• Private medical care, life insurance, and a Multisport card
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on VELUX products
• Support from the VELUX Employee Foundation

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Equal Opportunity Employer

VELUX Commercial is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX Commercial to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.