Sourcing Manager - Non-product Related Eindhoven

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If you're passionate about spearheading positive transformation and keen to influence the future of technology in an exciting, global setting, consider joining our Sourcing team. As a Sourcing Manager for Non-product Related categories, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping sourcing strategies alongside top-tier internal partners such as Operations and R&D. Your expertise will guide the procurement process, ensuring commercial success while upholding the highest technical standards. Read on to discover why this job might be perfect for you.

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Sourcing Manager - Non-product Related

If you are enthusiastic about driving positive change and eager to shape the future of technology in a dynamic, international environment, we invite you to join our Sourcing team.

We are Prodrive Technologies

We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to building a future where everyone can thrive, resources are optimized, and connectivity brings people together.

About the role

As a Sourcing Manager - Non-product Related (NPR), you are responsible for implementing sourcing strategies for non-product related categories within the global Sourcing organization in close cooperation with internal stakeholders like Operations or R&D.

Our products are of high complexity with innovative technologies for unique customer applications and therefore also Prodrive' s Manufacturing, Research labs, Software and IT are of a high standard. Together with the Sourcing Coordinators, who support you in the execution, you drive, based on business priorities and Sourcing strategies, the NPR supply chain. You will drive commercial optimization whilst meeting the highest technical levels and minimizing risks on quality and timeliness.

We’re looking for a seasoned Sourcing Manager NPR who can make a difference in our organization.

Key responsibilities

- Set the strategy and define plan and planning for the Sourcing related activities in NPR.
- Align Sourcing strategies with organizational objectives and ensure stakeholder buy-in.
- Identify the need for incremental Suppliers (or opposite) and evaluate supplier performance.
- Be the link between Operations, R&D, Sourcing and supply base.
- Identify gaps and constraints in the supply base and act on solving them timely.
- Identify contractual needs and gaps and manage contract negotiations.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers and drive cost savings and value optimization through effective negotiation strategies.
- Represent Sourcing in the process for new equipment selection and capex negotiation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, operations, and department heads, to understand their requirements and priorities.
- Acts as a coach/mentor to Sourcing coordinators, but only when needed.
- Be energized by a smoothly running operation!

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