As a Sourcing Purchaser within our Spare Parts division, you will play a key role in building and managing a reliable supplier network that aligns with TVH’s global sourcing strategy. You will actively contribute to product development initiatives and support procurement activities to ensure optimal vendor selection, product availability, and cost-effectiveness.
Your role and responsibilities
1. Supplier Relationship Management
Establish, develop, and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality, reliability, and performance.
2. Procurement & Vendor Selection
Support the Global Product Development (PRD) team in identifying and selecting the most suitable vendors for the (re)development of spare parts and components.
3. Product Development Support
Conduct sourcing activities, initiate and manage purchase orders, evaluate supplier opportunities, and maintain up-to-date supplier and product data.
4. Channel & Category Management
Manage assigned sourcing and purchasing channels to optimize product range, availability, and pricing. Support collaboration across teams and provide follow-up for intermediate procurement and multi-commodity suppliers under guidance.
5. Market & Supplier Intelligence
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of current suppliers, product categories, market trends, and regional specifics. Identify and assess new supplier opportunities in alignment with strategic goals.
Your profile
6. You have a very good knowledge of English.
7. Experience in purchasing, sourcing or supply chain management—preferably in the spare parts or automotive industry is a plus.
8. Strong communication and negotiation skills.
9. Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach.
10. Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
What's in it for you
11. A competitive salary with benefits such as meal vouchers and insurances.
12. Flexible working hours, home working and a healthy work-life balance.
13. 20 paid vacation days and 12 WTR days.
14. An easily accessible work location (but remote work is also possible).
15. A people-centric culture where your fitness and mental well-being matter.
16. Lunch breaks and sports facilities in TVH Park, the company's green zone.
17. Access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house (and external) training courses.
18. Fun after works and other optional events (e.g. TVH Kaffee).
People are at our heart
TVH is a global business with a family atmosphere, where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness and open communication. Our people are down-to-earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.
About TVH
TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.
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