Vacatures

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT & SOURCING SPECIALIST

As a Supplier Development & Sourcing Specialist, you will play a key role in strengthening and future-proofing the supplier network supporting Vanderlande’s manufacturing operation in Veghel. You will analyse the current supplier landscape, identify capability gaps, and develop sourcing strategies to ensure the business has access to reliable and high-performing suppliers.

Working closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams, you will translate business requirements into practical supplier solutions and drive supplier onboarding and development activities.

Your responsibilities
Analyse and map the existing supplier base.Identify the supplier capabilities required to support current and future manufacturing needs.Perform gap analyses and determine where additional supplier capacity or expertise is required.Identify, qualify and engage potential new suppliers.Assess suppliers on quality, capability, capacity, reliability and commercial fit.Lead supplier onboarding and activation activities.Establish service level agreements (SLAs), commercial agreements and collaboration frameworks.Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure supplier quality requirements are embedded throughout the sourcing process.Collaborate with stakeholders across Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality.Monitor progress, identify risks and provide clear recommendations to key stakeholders.Deliver a practical roadmap for the continued development of the supplier landscape.
What we offer
A competitive salary of €4,500,-/€6,200,- bruto per month.A challenging 6-month assignment with a global market leader in material handling and logistics automation.The opportunity to make a direct impact on the sourcing and supplier strategy of a major manufacturing operation.A highly collaborative environment where you will work alongside Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality professionals.High levels of ownership and responsibility.Exposure to complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges.The opportunity to deliver visible and sustainable improvements with long-term business impact.A dynamic and innovative technical environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is a global market leader in future-proof logistics process automation for irports, parcel services.The company designs, manufactures and maintains innovative automation solutions that help customers optimise their logistics operations and improve efficiency. With a strong focus on innovation, quality and continuous improvement, Vanderlande employs thousands of professionals worldwide and delivers solutions to some of the world's leading airports, parcel carriers and distribution centres. In Veghel, the company's manufacturing operation plays a critical role in supporting global projects and driving operational excellence across the organisation. 

Lees minder