Commercial Product Sourcer
TVH
Job Summary
As a Commercial Product Sourcer for TVH’s global lighting product range, you will develop and strengthen the portfolio of work lights, warning lights, signal lights, and other lighting solutions. This involves market research, identifying expansion opportunities, scouting new suppliers, negotiating technical specifications and pricing, and ensuring product quality and availability. You will also monitor supplier performance and track KPIs to maintain high standards and customer satisfaction.
Must Have
- Take ownership of the lighting portfolio within the Product Sourcing team.
- Conduct market research, analyze competitor offerings, visit trade fairs, and leverage TVH’s global supplier network to identify expansion opportunities.
- Proactively scout new suppliers and negotiate technical specifications, pricing, and quality conditions.
- Ensure products within your lighting portfolio meet required standards for quality, availability, and on-time delivery.
- React quickly to availability, price, or quality issues and ensure smooth resolution.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance for lighting products in collaboration with the Quality team.
- Use analytical skills to track KPIs such as product availability, cost developments, and supplier performance.
- Proactively intervene when performance indicators show risk and maintain a structured, solution-oriented approach.
- Bachelor-level mindset with a strong interest in technical or commercial product sourcing.
- Strong commercial acumen and communication skills.
- Ability to build solid relationships and collaborate smoothly with various stakeholders.
- Comfortable analysing data and translating insights into action.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where initiative is encouraged.
- Excellent command of Dutch and good English skills.
- A structured, autonomous, and project-driven team player.
Good to Have
- Lighting experience
- French or German language skills
Perks & Benefits
- Attractive salary package including meal vouchers and insurance.
- Career development opportunities and room for growth.
- Flexible working hours, hybrid options, and a strong work-life balance.
- 20 vacation days + 12 ADV days.
- Easily accessible workplace with minimal traffic.
- Warm, open, and people-focused culture.
- A positive “We Are One” mentality.
- Focus on both physical and mental wellbeing.
- Access to green spaces, sports areas, and relaxing spots in TVH Park.
- Healthy meals, free fruit, and access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Fun afterwork events such as TVH Kaffee.
Job Description
Your Role & Responsibilities
As a Commercial Product Sourcer for TVH’s global lighting product range, you play a key role in developing and strengthening our portfolio of work lights, warning lights, signal lights, and other lighting solutions used in material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction & agricultural machinery.
Product Sourcing & Portfolio Expansion
- You take ownership of the lighting portfolio within the Product Sourcing team.
- By conducting market research, analysing competitor offerings, visiting trade fairs, and leveraging TVH’s global supplier network, you identify opportunities to expand and optimise the lighting assortment.
- You proactively scout new suppliers and, together with the Product Purchaser, negotiate technical specifications, pricing, and quality conditions to enhance our market position and reduce purchase costs.
Procurement Support & Availability
- You ensure that products within your lighting portfolio meet the required standards for quality, availability, and on-time delivery.
- When availability, price, or quality come under pressure, you react quickly, identify the root cause, and ensure smooth resolution to safeguard the customer experience.
Quality & Supplier Management
- In collaboration with the Quality team, you monitor and evaluate supplier performance for lighting products.
- Where necessary, you take constructive action toward suppliers to ensure the best possible outcome for our customers.
Data-Driven Performance Monitoring
- You use your analytical skills to track KPIs such as product availability, cost developments, and supplier performance.
- You proactively intervene when performance indicators show risk and maintain a structured, solution-oriented approach.
You have autonomy to make decisions within your product range and can rely on a supportive and experienced team to collaborate on effective action plans.
Your Profile
- Bachelor-level mindset with a strong interest in technical or commercial product sourcing—lighting experience is a plus, but not required.
- No deep technical knowledge needed; extensive internal training and expert colleagues will guide you.
- Strong commercial acumen and communication skills.
- Ability to build solid relationships and collaborate smoothly with various stakeholders.
- Comfortable analysing data and translating insights into action.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where initiative is encouraged.
- Excellent command of Dutch and good English skills; French or German is an advantage.
- A structured, autonomous, and project-driven team player.
Working at TVH
- Attractive salary package including meal vouchers and insurance.
- Career development opportunities and room for growth.
- Flexible working hours, hybrid options, and a strong work-life balance.
- 20 vacation days + 12 ADV days.
- Easily accessible workplace with minimal traffic.
- Warm, open, and people-focused culture.
- A positive “We Are One” mentality.
- Focus on both physical and mental wellbeing.
- Access to green spaces, sports areas, and relaxing spots in TVH Park.
- Healthy meals, free fruit, and access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Fun afterwork events such as TVH Kaffee.
People Are at the Heart of Our Culture
TVH combines global reach with a family-minded atmosphere. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness, and open communication. Our colleagues are approachable, collaborative, and down-to-earth. We embrace diversity and encourage fresh ideas.
About TVH
TVH is a global market leader in high-quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction & agricultural machinery. Working here means joining an innovative, ambitious company driven to stay ahead.