We are currently recruiting for an excellent opportunity for a European Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team. This role operates independently without direct reports and will take responsibility for centralizing the best sources for our private label business and manage supplier relationships and commercial terms, as well as ensuring that all tendering and procurement process adhere to relevant legislation.
This role will source potential new suppliers and products in various regions and conduct effective negotiations of terms and conditions for new and existing suppliers, working closely with our own brand procurement, quality and supply chain functions.
Working with the European category lead to manage the private label (PL) supplier range
Launching central tenders and ensuring optimal TVO by conducting effective negotiation of T&Cs in coordination with our quality and supply chain teams
Negotiating prices and contracts with existing suppliers and creating contract documents
Monitoring commodities such as currency and raw material fluctuations in the local market and applying adjustments to supplier commercials
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the automotive industry
Team player with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
Fluency in English with another European language advantageous.
Smart working contract
Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
We offer a flexible working environment with office, work from home days, plus European travel. We care about our colleagues wellbeing and have a team of wellbeing champions trained to be the first point of contact for anyone who is struggling.
We actively encourage our colleagues to tell us how they feel about our organization as part of our annual engagement survey. We know we’re not perfect, but we’re focused on continuous improvement based on colleague feedback.
We’re driving forward a sustainable future: From putting resources back into the communities where we work and fundraising for charities, both local and global, to actively reducing our carbon footprint, we mean business when it comes to having a positive environmental impact on our planet.
If you would like to apply, please send your CV in English.