Global Category Director - off the shelf (OTS) components

The bicycle industry is evolving. The latest technologies, internationalization, and the bicycle as a sustainable, healthy alternative offer great opportunities. At the same time there is global pressure on the supply chain and sustainable innovations are an important key to solutions that our customers demand. With your global team you support the Pon.Bike brands by shaping the preconditions for these solutions. And this together with all our suppliers of OTS parts and eDrive systems.

Why you want to work as the Global Category Director OTS Components at Pon.Bike?

• Working internationally for the best bicycle brands.

• You want to realize the “best-in-industry” purchasing strategy for your category.

• Procurement within Pon.Bike means an extensive interantional network.  

What are you to do?

You put your global category team in the right gear and work with them on topics such as sustainability, CSR, and CO2 emissions, along with identifying possible opportunities for re-shoring or joint ventures. You are committed to good prioritization and the right cadence for the following tasks:

• Lead your team in the development and implement of procurement strategies aligned with Pon.Bike’s business strategies, primarily with international production partners.

• Guide the team in identify and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, while securing industry leading terms and conditions.

• Lead and mentor a global procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Establish clear performance metrics and objectives for your procurement team.

• You are in close contact with your team and, where necessary, you support them in high profile projects and help them in complex negotiations.

• Assessing new opportunities and test developments in the market. What are opportunities for joint ventures, agreements on volume commitment or reshoring? 

• Align with your team on identifying potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to address issues such as supplier disruptions or price volatility.

• Cultivate strong relationships with our production partners and our brands. You work together with various colleagues in the Netherlands, Germany, the US and Asia, a.o. 

• You ensure a healthy balance between quality, reliability and costs with a growing emphasis on sustainability.

• You take strategic procurement to an even higher level, in terms of innovation, quality and delivery reliability from suppliers.

For this ambitious and international position, you bring the following with you:  

• A relevant university-level bachelor's or master's degree and extra education in procurement.

• From 10 years of procurement experience, with management skills in an international production environment.

• You know what it takes for a global remote team to be successful and understand what it means to have the attention focused on you.

• A good command of the English language, German and Dutch are a good addition.

• Entrepreneurial and adept at turning vision into actionable plans and tangible outcomes.

• Ability to identify and seize opportunities to drive success.

• Strong analytical skills, process-driven, and ability to navigate complex and dynamic environments effectively, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements.

• You thrive in environments with diverse perspectives and challenging projects. Ability to maintain a broad perspective, foster connections, and effectively collaborate.

🚲 Knowledge of or affinity with the bicycle industry? Please! Especially with eDrive systems.

What do we offer you?

In addition to working all day for the best brands and with the best people, you’re in the position to make a contribution with meaningful impact.

"Make it Fun" is one of our core values ​​and at Pon.Bike you can count on great employment conditions:

• An excellent benefits package.

• A lease car.

• A good pension scheme.

• Possibility to work hybrid. Your ergonomic home workplace is taken care of, just like a home work allowance.

• Extensive training and development opportunities.

• Interesting discount on our own products from Pon.Bike & Pon.

• A collective health insurance with a generous contribution from Pon.

• Participate in boot camps, cycling and cycling rounds, running events, padel, hockey, golf clinics and much more.

About Pon.Bike

Pon.Bike is a globally operating group of brands (including Gazelle, Cervélo, Cannondale, Kalkhoff, Urban Arrow, Veloretti and Swapfiets) that delivers the best bicycles in every market segment - from off-road descent to urban comfort bicycles. We pride ourselves on creating a broad portfolio of innovative products, of the highest quality and offering excellent value for money. Whether you're looking for a connected e-bike, a state-of-the-art full carbon racer or a car-free way to take the kids to school, we have the bike that suits you.

Pon.Bike carries out its global procurement activities at multiple locations. Your work is mainly spread across locations in the Netherlands and Germany.

Within Pon, people are the DNA of the company, where people have the passion to perform, are given the confidence and freedom to work, take responsibility for their actions and enjoy their work. There lies the connection that makes Pon strong. It is the way we interact with each other, with our customers and suppliers every day.

Want to apply?

Are you interested in this position? Then respond immediately (or at least before March 17) via the “apply” button.  You will receive a confirmation by email within a few moments. We will respond to your application within one week after the closing date. 

Do you have any questions before you apply? Please feel free to contact Steve Reeds, Global Procurement Director at steve.reeds@ponbike.com.

• The first online interviews will take place in the second half of March.

• The procedure consists of 2 interviews and a (digital) assessment.

• Would you like to know more about the procedure? Then you can contact Bart Groeliken, Recruitment, +31651247347 or bart.groeliken@pon.com.

With this vacancy, we aim to recruit our new colleague ourselves. This is therefore not an invitation for acquisition.