Join the dynamic Supply Chain — Purchasing team at VistaPrint Venlo, where you will be instrumental in securing the resources that power our production. We are the strategic backbone, driving down Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and building robust, sustainable supplier relationships to ensure our continuous innovation and operational excellence.
What You Will Do- Drive Strategic Sourcing: Lead the tactical and strategic procurement of materials (OPEX) and machinery (CAPEX) to achieve the best quality, price, and delivery (TCO).
- Master Contract Management: Initiate tenders, evaluate quotes, negotiate high‑value international contracts, and manage the full supplier lifecycle from selection to performance review.
- Lead Improvement Initiatives: Initiate and execute cost reduction programs, implement lean inventory strategies (Kanban, VMI), and drive continuous process improvements across the supply chain.
- Be a Project Partner: Act as the procurement expert within multidisciplinary global and local project teams (NP/CI), ensuring commercial success and timely delivery.
- Cultivate Key Relationships: Serve as the commercial face of VistaPrint, managing and optimizing relationships with a diverse portfolio of international suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure Compliance & Accuracy: Maintain extreme accuracy in specifications, negotiations, and contracting to safeguard production schedules and company profitability.
At VistaPrint, we are striving to hire individuals that add new ideas and perspectives to our teams and enhance our culture. No matter your background or work experience, we strongly encourage you to apply—even if you feel that you don’t meet the exact requirements or have the same qualifications. You might be a great candidate for this or other opportunities.
- Do you hold a Bachelor's degree (HBO level) or equivalent experience, specifically related to procurement or supply chain management?
- Do you possess relevant formal procurement or negotiation qualifications (e.g., NEVI I/II or equivalent)?
- Do you have proven experience (3+ years preferred) managing end‑to‑end purchasing processes, contract negotiation, and strategic supplier optimization?
- Are you fluent in English and capable of navigating complex, international negotiations and communication with tact and professionalism?
- Can you autonomously set priorities and approach problem‑solving with high creativity and inventiveness to secure favorable agreements?
- Direct experience with SAP procurement modules.
- Knowledge of inventory management models such as VMI or Kanban.
- Experience in leading cross‑functional procurement projects, especially for CAPEX/facility needs.
Working at VistaPrint Manufacturing means being part of an innovative, global organization where your growth matters. Whether you’re working on the production floor or in a technical role, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and truly make an impact. At our production site, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We operate with cutting‑edge technology, deliver high‑quality products to customers around the world, and ensure a safe and supportive work environment for all.
About UsVistaPrint is the design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. For over 20 years we’ve been inspired by small businesses, and we work incessantly to deliver solutions to their evolving needs. Together, VistaCreate, 99designs by Vista and VistaPrint represent a full‑service design, digital and print solution, elevating small businesses’ presence in physical and digital spaces and powering them to achieve success. VistaPrint is focused on making great marketing and design accessible to every small business owner, allowing them to create a cohesive brand image for use in‑store, online and on‑the‑go.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & InclusionVistaPrint exists to help our customers live their dreams. Each dream is unique – and the VistaPrint team needs to be as well. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative, inclusive, and innovative. We strive to role model and live an inclusive culture of fairness, respect and belonging for all. And we work together to empower each other, creating a space in which each of us can spark our next great idea.
Equal Opportunity EmployerVistaPrint, a Cimpress company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and, in fact, in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires.
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