Strategic Sourcing Manager - Outsourcing Europe

Requirements

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret cost structures and data
• Structured problem-solving and decision-making skills
• A track record of delivering complex sourcing or procurement projects
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• The ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A results-driven approach with a strong sense of ownership
• Comfort working in a cross-functional and international environment
• The confidence to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
• Technical and tools
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
• Advanced Excel and cost-modeling capability
• Familiarity with procurement and analytics tools such as Jaggaer and Power BI; experience with AI tools is a plus
• Experience in industrial, electronics, or other technical product environments is strongly preferred
• Education
• Bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Professional procurement certification, such as CIPS, is a plus
• 5-10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain project management
• Hands-on experience delivering complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations
• Experience in industrial, electronics, mechanical, or similar technical product environments
• Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management and contract execution
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About Signify Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together, we'll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. More about the role More about the role We're looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Outsourcing Europe to join our European Outsourcing team. In this role, you will lead sourcing strategies across a complex supplier landscape and help ensure the right partnerships, capabilities, and cost structures are in place to support our business goals. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Outsourcing Europe , you will define and execute procurement strategies, lead supplier selection and negotiations, and work closely with engineering, operations, and finance to improve performance, reduce risk, and support innovation across outsourcing categories in Europe. Scope & Complexity -Regional scope across Europe, with close alignment to a global supplier base Managed spend of approximately €60M+ High level of cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and finance Involvement in complex make-or-buy sourcing decisions Exposure to a wide range of supplier management models, from EMS to ODM Category exposure across PCBAs, drivers, electronics, and luminaires Main responsibilities -Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and business resilience Analyze supply markets and identify suppliers that meet technical, operational, and commercial requirements Lead supplier scouting, early supplier involvement, tendering, and contract negotiations across the assigned scope Manage supplier relationships to improve quality, delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement outcomes Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks, while monitoring quality, sustainability, and development KPIs Contribute procurement expertise to cross-functional initiatives, supplier planning, and continuous improvement efforts You will also act as a key procurement partner for outsourcing in electronics and luminaires, bringing subject matter expertise and strategic guidance to the wider organization. More about you To succeed in this role, you'll bring a combination of strategic sourcing expertise, stakeholder influence, and experience working in technical or industrial environments.

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