Sourcing Manager Mechanics

As a Sourcing Manager Mechanics you are responsible for sourcing highly complex and innovative technologies for cutting-edge projects and you develop and drive the execution of the Category Strategy. All of this is done while outperforming on commercial and technology level and minimizing risk on quality and logistical level. Per (sub-) Category you are managing relationships with vendors and manufacturers while capturing cost reductions and developing and executing the category strategy.

Your responsibilities in this internationally oriented position include:

Co-define and execute the short- and long term strategy for your category,

Engage with and support the different Program-teams in the Prodrive organization to drive the business priorities such as supply continuity, cost, quality and technology advancement

Manage regular contact with strategic suppliers

Drive and lead commercial and contractual negotiations

Take the lead in escalations when needed and support the SQE and purchasing team when needed

Acts as a coach/mentor to Sourcing colleagues in situations like escalations and in processes like strategy development

Lead business reviews with suppliers to drive strategic objectives and manage performance

Develop the category supply base, identify the need for in- and decremental suppliers

Scout and develop new suppliers and phase out redundant suppliers

Profile

BSc, BEng or MSc degree, technical or business oriented
Team player with strong communication skills (English is essential)
Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills, up to executive level
Supplier relationship management proficiency, able to demand strongly in a constructive manner
Entrepreneurial combined with a win-win attitude
Able to obtain buy-in from internal (executive)stakeholders

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What we offer

Perfect environment for people willing to take full responsibility in a project

Unlimited growth opportunities and freedom in taking different roles in different projects

Young and dynamic culture

Unlimited personal budget for training courses, classes or studies

We are open 24/7 and provide lunch, dinner and a company gym

We keep management positions to a minimum, so there is virtually no hierarchy

Create your future with your own personal development plan

Tools and equipment such as an iPhone, and laptop

On campus sports facilities

Salary that grows with your performance

Opportunity to become a shareholder and entrepreneur in the company

Travel allowance based on the days you are actually at Prodrive

33 vacation days

Retirement plan

Distribution of profits

Application steps

We’ll take a look at your application within 5 working days.

You will receive a link to Prodrive Technologies’ online aptitude test to see if you’re up for the challenge.

We will set you up for a personal interview to ask you difficult questions about yourself. Afterwards, others will ask you some more difficult questions about your expertise.

If we want to make you an offer and there's enough time left, we will discuss employment conditions directly after the interviews.

If you survived everything, only your signature stands between you and being a Prodriver.

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Sourcing Manager Mechanics