Supplier Performance Manager

TL;DR

Supplier Performance Manager: Responsible for the holistic development of the marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium with a focus on assortment, supplier performance, and market potential. Focus on managing suppliers, developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring alignment with customer needs.

Location: Hybrid in Maastricht (Netherlands), with presence in the local office 1–2 days per week.

Company

hirify.global connects the economy for sustainable business through its e-procurement platform and marketplace, enabling sourcing and purchasing for B2B and public sector organizations.

What you will do

• Take ownership of the marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium, serving as the main point of contact for suppliers.
• Monitor KPIs like price competitiveness, delivery reliability, and return rates to optimize performance.
• Analyze assortments, identify potentials, and collaborate with suppliers to develop a customer-oriented offering.
• Work with reports and analysis tools to present results and derive recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute best practices and support regional objectives as part of the international Supplier Performance Management Team.
• Collaborate with the local market team in the Netherlands and internal interfaces to ensure efficient information management.

Requirements

• Experience in supplier management, purchasing, or category management, ideally in B2B/B2G e-commerce or a marketplace environment.
• Strong analytical mindset and experience working with KPIs, reports, and digital tools.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive improvements independently.
• Comfortable operating in an international environment and connecting local market requirements with regional objectives.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits, trade fairs, and team meetings.

Nice to have

• Good German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Manage customers independently, either remotely or on-site, with presence in the Maastricht office 1–2 days per week.
• Creative freedom and access to Academy training for career growth.
• Work abroad for up to 2 months.
• Fair corporate culture with helpful colleagues and experienced management.
• Flexible working hours and 30+ holidays.