Excellent opportunity to join a growing Automotive manufacturing business with European roots and long history in its field. The company has been experiencing steady growth in double figures over the last few years and is in good financial situation. They work with most major OEMs globally and are adding new projects and new OEM client(s) each and every year. You will hold a senior role within the Purchasing department and you'll be able to make an impact and improve internal working processes and frameworks. The Senior Global Purchasing Manager will lead the Plastic, Chemical, and Packaging commodity team within the Purchasing organization. This role focuses on cultivating strong relationships and strategic partnerships with key suppliers to achieve sustainable cost savings, ensure flexibility, and secure the necessary capacity to support future growth objectives. Your activities will include: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute a global strategy for assigned commodities, focusing on an integrated, long-term approach that ensures the company gains a competitive edge in the marketplace. Establish and maintain a strategically sized and capable supplier network, fostering high-level executive relationships and conducting regular performance reviews. Partner with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to enhance design and material selection, ensuring competitive costs, exceptional quality, and consistent supply continuity, particularly for new product development. Oversee supplier management activities, including price negotiations (involving total cost of ownership analysis, supply constraint intelligence, and raw material index tracking), the development of "should cost" models, and contract preparation and finalization. Proactively monitor, assess, and address supplier risks to minimize potential disruptions. Empower and develop the team to achieve operational excellence and strategic goals. Your profile: University Degree in a relevant field. At least 10 years of experience in global sourcing, including at least 2 years of experience in a leadership function managing an international sourcing team. Experience within the Automotive manufacturing industry. Fluent English language skills. Personal Attributes: awareness, critical thinking, ethical, accountability, teamwork, communication skills, and milestone experience. Strategic thinker and results oriented. Knowledge of SAP is a plus. If your skills and experience is suitable for this role and you have an interest in this opening, please apply directly! I will be in touch with you shortly to share more about this opportunity. Please note that only relevant candidates who apply will be contacted further.

Excellent opportunity for Automotive professionals with experience in Sales functions at Distributor / Brand level within the Benelux. The brand I'm hiring for is undergoing some positive changes and with the introduction of new EV models is motivated to improve its performance on the Benelux market. This brand has long history in the Automotive world and while its latest sales figures are lower than what they want to achieve, they're still well-known for the quality of their vehicles and are keen to invest in making positive changes in their sales performance. If you're keen for such a challenge, where you can make an impact and also achieve a good level of professional goal, then this can be a good match for you! Your activities will include: **Strategic:** - Guide, mentor, and support account managers in reaching retail and wholesale goals within the Benelux region. - Formulate and implement strategic sales initiatives and dealership schedules to drive revenue growth and extend market presence through the dealer network. - Collaborate with the General Manager on strategic planning and facilitate cross-functional initiatives to align with the broader company vision. **Operational:** - Ensure compliance with dealer agreements regarding new vehicle and demo stock levels. - Introduce new sales and after-sales criteria that align with the company’s strategic priorities. - Track and evaluate dealer performance, ensuring conformity with sales policies and proposing solutions to achieve objectives. - Oversee the resale of company and rental vehicles to maximize inventory turnover. **Developmental:** - Create, deliver, and manage training programs to improve dealer efficiency and product expertise. - Plan and implement sales promotions and discount strategies to drive higher revenue. - Develop and present sales forecasts and reports to support informed strategic decision-making. Your profile:

• At least 5-10 years of experience in an Automotive Sales function, at Brand Distributor level.
• Team management skills.
• Fluent English, Dutch and French language skills.
• Capable of working autonomously and demonstrating initiative.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to analyze, draw conclusions, and execute effective plans.
• Skilled in MS Office applications.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with senior-level clients.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and flexibility in adapting to challenges.
• Practical, hands-on approach to completing tasks.

If this role looks interesting please feel free to apply immediately as interest in such functions is usually high. Please note that only suitable candidates will be further contacted.

Leading European company in the field of electronics and car entertainment is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager who will take on projects related to the VW Group and assume a leading role for projects with new OEM customers. The business has been expanding in the last few years, with new OEM customers coming in each year to further complete an already impressive portfolio of top car makers working with this supplier. This has resulted in record turnover figures and expansion of key departments. It's an excellent opportunity to join a growing and dynamic business where you will have the ability to make an impact and be visible to GMT. The company's products are also of high quality and this is another reason why existing OEM customers engage them for new projects for more car models. You'll work with dedicated R&D and Quality professionals who are one of the main reasons for this to be possible. Your activities will include: **Project Planning and Coordination:** - Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, and key deliverables. - Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution. - Ensure resources are available and appropriately allocated. - Manage adjustments to project scope, schedule, and budget. **Budget and Timeline Management:** - Monitor project progress and performance using suitable project management tools. - Communicate project status to senior management. - Escalate issues when necessary. - Conduct post-project reviews to identify both successful and unsuccessful elements. **Team Leadership and Collaboration:** - Assign project tasks based on team members' strengths, skills, and experience. - Build and maintain relationships with third parties and vendors. - Collaborate with clients to ensure deliverables meet scope and budget requirements. **Risk Management and Problem Solving:** - Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential risks. - Address challenges and obstacles that arise during project execution. - Enhance the department’s and organization’s reputation by successfully handling new and unique requests. **Process Compliance:** - Ensure development aligns with internal processes (referred to as "PCP"). - Lead meetings with PCP members throughout the product lifecycle, driving effective problem-solving. - Proactively seek improvements to the product development process. Your profile: - At least 10 years of experience in life-cycle project management within the mid to high-volume products industry, preferably in the automotive sector. - Proficient in project management concepts, practices, procedures, and tools. - Strong skills in organization, communication, and leadership. - Capable of conveying complex situations to senior management. - Experienced in leading and managing multicultural teams. - Creative and adaptable in problem-solving. - Language skills: Fluent in English (both written and verbal); proficiency in a second language, such as German, is a plus. - Results-driven, analytical, systematic, mature, proactive, passionate, and open to change. - Willingness to travel occasionally. If this role looks interesting please feel free to apply immediately as interest in such functions is high! Please note that only suitable candidates will be further contacted. Thank you for your interest!