Head of Private Label Sourcing

Kramp

Head of Private Label Sourcing leading a sourcing organization focused on innovative solutions across all product categories at Kramp. Engaging international teams and strengthening supplier partnerships.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeUtrecht • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and inspire an international sourcing team across Europe, China, India, and Turkey
Develop leadership capability and foster a high-performance culture
Lead the end-to-end sourcing execution of Private Label projects
Optimize the global supplier portfolio and negotiate strategic supplier partnerships
Drive quality, cost, innovation, and supply reliability
Act as the key link between category strategy and sourcing execution
Build a new sourcing organization and successfully lead change across the business
Implement best-in-class sourcing processes, governance, supplier evaluation, and risk management while continuously improving performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or equivalent
Extensive experience in global sourcing, ideally within Private Label
Proven experience leading international teams in a matrix organization
Strong background in international sourcing, particularly in Asia, with extensive travel experience
Experience in technical procurement is essential
Strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills
Retail and wholesale experience is highly preferred
You are available to work from the HQ (Varsseveld) at least 2 days a week
Willing to travel internationally on a regular (bi-monthly) basis, including frequent visits to suppliers and sourcing offices in China, India, and Turkey

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a full-time Dutch contract)
Lease car
Flexible working policy in hours and location
Travel and working-from-home allowance
Profit sharing bonus
Training and development opportunities
Laptop and phone
Attractive pension plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sourcing ExecutionSupplier EvaluationRisk ManagementCost OptimizationQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCultural AdaptabilityCommunication

Certifications

Master's Degree