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Sourcing Manager (US)

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Sourcing Manager (US)

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 and are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. We are a dynamic and leading organization, dedicated to pushing boundaries and achieving excellence in the high-tech industry. 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 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.

This role is situated at our rapidly growing US regional headquarters in Canton, MA which is a small but growing team, and will provide many opportunities to interact will all levels of the organization. You will work closely with the rest of the US supply chain team as well as the sourcing team globally (USA/Netherlands/China). This is a hybrid position allowing for a flexible schedule whether in the office or at home.

 

Key responsibilities 

  • 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 Quality and Purchasing team when needed.
  • Lead business reviews with suppliers to drive strategic objectives and manage performance.
  • Develop the category supply base, scout and develop new suppliers and phase out redundant suppliers.

Profile

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical or business-oriented field

  • 3-7 years of relevant work experience

  • Team player with strong communication skills

  • Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, up to executive level

  • Supplier relationship management proficiency, able to strongly iterate demands in a constructive manner

  • Entrepreneurial and mutual benefit ‘win-win’ attitude

  • Able to obtain buy-in from internal (executive) stakeholders

  • Experience in purchasing within the electronics space is preferred

  • A passion for technology

  • Authorized to work in the US

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The Prodrive Technologies Mindset

Responsibility

You don’t just go to work, you feel responsible for your project

Flexible

You decide when, where and how much you want to work

Manufacturing

You like to think about manufacturability when designing

Initiative

You don’t sit and wait, you have a hands-on mentality

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What we offer

  • Perfect environment for those eager to develop themselves and take full responsibility for a project.
  • Many opportunities for personal and professional development, along with the flexibility to explore diverse roles across various projects.
  • A young and dynamic culture which stimulates innovative thinking and taking initiatives.
  • Personal budget just for you to learn new things. Your growth is our priority.
  • Flexible working hours and lunch, dinner, and access to our company gym.
  • Personalized development plan to craft your future.
  • You will receive essential tools if these are necessary to perform your job (i.e. iPhone and laptop).
  • On-campus sports facilities enable you to incorporate exercise seamlessly into your work routine.
  • A performance-driven salary that grows with your accomplishments.
  • Unlock the opportunity to become a shareholder and entrepreneur within the company.
  • Travel allowance based on the days you are actually at Prodrive Technologies.
  • Work-life balance with at least 33 vacation days per year.
  • Access a retirement plan.

Application steps

  1. Your journey with us starts with a swift review of your application by one of our recruiters.
  2. In some cases, if we see a potential fit, you will receive an exclusive link to our online aptitude test to assess if you’re up for the challenge.
  3. We will schedule a personal interview not only to determine if your skills match the job, but also to see if there is a spark between you and Prodrive Technologies.
  4. To complete the application journey we will send you a suitable offer and once you sign, we can welcome you to the Prodrive Technologies family.
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