Supplier Specialist

As a Supplier Specialist, you will oversee a portion of the supplier portfolio providing temporary labor to our client. You will manage supplier relationships, ensure efficient contracting, and maintain existing agreements. Collaborating with high-level stakeholder managers, recruiters, procurement, and HR, you will secure optimal agreements with suppliers while driving service excellence and continuous improvement.

Location & Work Setup

This role is based in the Eindhoven area and follows a hybrid work model. You will work from the office once a week, with additional days as needed depending on the period of the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, clients, and colleagues to foster collaboration and drive supplier performance.
• Create and manage an efficient supplier portfolio, focusing on recruitment and temporary labor management.
• Engage with high-level stakeholder managers to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Oversee daily operational processes with internal clients and suppliers.

• Develop, implement, and support supplier portfolio activities in collaboration with the Team Lead Supplier Management.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, including setting up effective SLA’s and KPI’s.
• Organize cross-functional review meetings to enhance supplier performance and reduce costs.
• Manage operational processes related to rates, terms, and conditions.

• Gather and analyze market intelligence on suppliers and supplier management.
• Collect and interpret internal and external data to inform decision-making.
• Develop management reporting and insights.
• Lead and execute improvement projects to optimize supplier management processes.