Sourcing Category Manager EMEA (Equipment Business)
Wehl
Full-time
10+ years experience
On-site
Key Skills
Sourcing strategy
Category management
Supplier negotiation
Supplier performance management
Stakeholder management
Procurement
Supply chain management
Contracting
Commercial acumen
Cross-regional collaboration
Process optimization
Risk mitigation
Technical product sourcing
Communication skills
Strategic planning
Influencing
Job Description
Location
Wehl, The Netherlands
Job Category
Supply Chain Management & Warehouse
Division
Intralox
Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide. With more than 3,000 employees across 20+ countries, we've spent over 50 years helping customers grow by solving complex challenges with smart, reliable solutions.
At our core is a simple principle: do the right thing. We’ve built a culture grounded in honesty, fairness, and respect, where every idea is valued, and great thinking can come from anywhere. Self-managed, curious individuals thrive here.
We believe great results start with great people. That’s why we bring together driven, collaborative teams who are passionate about making a real-world impact. You’ll be empowered to take initiative, supported in your growth, and encouraged to continuously improve, while working alongside colleagues who celebrate shared success.
As our EMEA Equipment Business continues to grow, we’re looking for a Sourcing Category Manager to join us in Wehl. If you’re strategically minded, commercially astute, and confident influencing across teams and regions, this role offers the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies for technical products and components, strengthen supplier performance, and improve category-related decision-making across the business.
Why this role matters
Our sourcing organization connects suppliers, internal stakeholders, projects, and operational needs across Europe, the Americas, Brazil, and China, working to strengthen sourcing processes, improve supplier performance, and support informed category decisions throughout the business.
As Sourcing Category Manager, you will own regionally managed categories - primarily technical products and components - while coordinating closely with the responsible Category Managers in our established U.S.-based sourcing organization on globally managed categories and suppliers.
You will also help further strengthen category-management capability within the Equipment Europe team, an area of increasing importance as the business grows, including its expanding focus on subsystem solutions - directly supporting Intralox's ability to scale and keep delivering reliable, innovative solutions to our customers.
Your impact will be both external (supplier relationships, negotiations, commercial performance) and internal (stakeholder alignment, requirements clarity, commitment to sourcing decisions) - the latter being vital to your success. This is an individual-contributor role offering broad exposure and the opportunity to develop through cross-regional collaboration and supplier-management ownership.
What you’ll do:
- Own sourcing strategies for assigned categories to maximize value and support business growth.
- Coordinate with global Category Managers (mainly U.S.-Based) on globally managed categories and shared suppliers and represent European requirements in cross-regional discussions.
- Lead supplier negotiations and contracting activities to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
- Manage supplier performance and relationships to improve quality, delivery, cost, and reliability.
- Establish and optimize sourcing processes, policies, and best practices that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across functions and regions to align sourcing decisions with operational and strategic needs.
- Proactively identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply-chain risks within your categories.
What you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management, or a closely related field.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills, including experience preparing for and leading supplier negotiations.
- Proven ability to build supplier relationships and improve supplier performance.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making across technical, operational, and business teams.
- A structured, process-oriented mindset and the ability to navigate a complex, cross-regional organization.
- Fluent Dutch and English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and time zones.
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with sourcing software, procurement systems, technical categories, equipment, or subsystems.
- Experience within an industrial, machinery, automation, manufacturing, operational, or project-based environment.
- Exposure to international supplier networks and global sourcing activities.
- Experience supporting procurement transformation, process improvement, or category management initiatives.
If you don’t meet every requirement but are excited about the role, we still encourage you to apply.
Location and travel
This position is based in Wehl, with a preference for full-time office attendance. Occasional (international) travel is required to visit suppliers and collaborate with colleagues across regions.
Why Intralox?
- International environment with opportunities to grow your career globally.
- A supportive, high-performing team that values collaboration.
- A workplace driven by ideas, innovation, and ownership.
- A financially strong, market-leading brand.
- Performance-based profit sharing.
- 25 holiday days + 6 ATV days.
- Excellent benefits package including a mobility card for business and personal use, pension scheme and contributions to health & life insurance.
Note: To be considered for this role, you need to be based in the Netherlands and have a valid work permit.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Core Responsibilities
The Sourcing Category Manager will own and execute sourcing strategies for technical products and components while coordinating with global teams to maximize commercial value. They are responsible for managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, and ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders across various regions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 10 years of experience in sourcing or procurement. Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills in both Dutch and English are essential for this role.
Benefits
- Performance-based profit sharing
- 25 holiday days
- 6 ATV days
- Mobility card
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance contribution
- Life insurance contribution
About Intralox
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Intralox is the global conveyance solutions leader, offering direct service for a broad range of industries in more than 100 countries. We specialize in innovative technologies, including Modular Plastic Conveyor Belting, ThermoDrive® technology, DirectDrive™ Spiral Systems and Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB™) equipment. Our products, combined with a powerful blend of engineering expertise, services and global support, are backed by the strongest written performance and delivery guarantees. Working with Intralox allows customers to experience our uncompromising commitment to providing sustainable solutions that create lasting value.
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