Strategic & Sourcing Lead Specialist at Advand Systems Group EMEA



West, Central or South of the Nederlands 28 april 2022 -- Werving afgerond -- meer vacatures


Organisatie

Our client Advanced Systems Group EMEA ASG (www.mastervolt.nl) is an innovative, successful company based in Amsterdam (100fte) and a proud member of the U.S. based Brunswick Corporation, a global US Corporation with approximately 16,000 employees around the world, three divisions in more than 30 countries.

Advanced Systems Group EMEA (ASG) is engaged in the development and the worldwide sales/marketing of high quality reliable electrical power systems for autonomous use in Marine, Mobile and Industrial Markets. Advanced Systems Group EMEA (ASG) offices are located in Amsterdam (HQ), United Kingdom, Germany and France and has a global network of distributors and dealers in over 80 countries.

With an operational base in Amsterdam, represent the ASG brand with a global responsibility and 11 other unique brands from within the Brunswick Corporation in EMEA. These brands are Ancor, Attwood, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, Czone, Garelick, Lenco, Marinco, MotorGuide, ProMariner and Whale.

Manufacturing of products is outsourced to third parties. Sourcing and supplier relations are key competence for ASG. ASG is growing fast. To keep pace with this growth, ASG need to extend their sourcing team to support this growth in both existing products and in the development of new products as well as new supplier relations.

For ASG we are managing the recruiting project to fill the job vacancy for a strategic and relevant sourcing lead position with a direct report to the CEO.

Functieomschrijving

The chosen candidate (M/F/D) will be responsible for:

Supplier relation management
Keep a close connection and good relationship with suppliers to realize term goals.
Selection of EMS Supplier which will support our in-house development.
ODM supplier selection for joint development programs.

Sourcing Strategy
Converting business requirements on product development level towards sourcing and supply chain requirements.
Keep stakeholders aligned on developments, on multiple levels within the organization.

Execution of sourcing project
Drafting and sending out RFI’s and RFQ’s.
Providing clear insight on the product cost roadmap, driving of cost reduction initiatives.
Negotiate and setting up of supply contracts, pricing and conditions.
Identifying and mitigating potential risks and bottlenecks.
Securing deliverables of other disciplines required for enabling a volume supply chain.
Support the R&D department with component selection for NPD to assure continuous supply of the products.

Sourcing Evaluation & Improvement
Setting up a program of category requirements.
Define and align on supplier selection criteria develop Rfx, evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate Framework Agreements.

Team
Have a close relationship with Engineering and Logistical departments.

Functie-eisen

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Business/Technical discipline.
  • MBA will be consider a key succes factor.
  • Experience in strategical and tactical purchasing / category management in a High-Tech commercial environment.
  • Contract management and negotiation skills.
  • Analytical with an eye for quality.
  • Knowledge of electrical and electronic components is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Excellent communication (Dutch & English) and stakeholder management skills.
  • Structured, result driven and willing te make the difference.
  • Occasionally required to travel abroad.
  • Knowledge of Best Value Procurements is preferred.
  • Preferably living in the region West, Central or South of the Netherlands.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

First and foremost: a challenging and inspiring work environment. ASG team in Amsterdam has approx. 100 employees. An informal and open culture, the team is the most important source. ASG is focused on growth and innovation. ASG appreciate and support self-development. Driving professionals who like to help ASG build success.
Terms of employment will be dependent upon experience and will be at market levels.

Standplaats

West, Central or South of the Nederlands

Over de sollicitatieprocedure

For further details please contact Mr. Eugène Wijnen, mobile 06 – 13 25 6000 or by mail e.wijnen@eugenewijnen.nl

Strategic & Sourcing Lead Specialist at Advand Systems Group EMEA