Vendor Specialist (junior)
Workwize
At Workwize, we’re helping IT teams to easily equip their remote and global teams with all necessary IT equipment. Our automated SaaS platform simplifies hardware deployment, management, and retrieval with fast, reliable deliveries in 100+ countries.
With 50.000 users and 120.000 devices under management, we’re solving hybrid work challenges like laptop deliveries, returns and equipment tracking, allowing IT teams to focus less on manual hassles and more on strategic initiatives.
Join our team to help shape the future of global collaboration. At Workwize, your work will make a real impact in building smarter, more connected workplaces worldwide.
LinkedIn has also recognized Workwize as one of the Top 10 Startups for 2025 in the Netherlands!
About the Role
Supplier Performance Management
- Own day-to-day supplier performance across core KPIs (order acceptance, delivery vs lead time, stock freshness, SLA responsiveness)
- Identify underperforming suppliers or country-level risks and take corrective actions
- Lead regular supplier performance reviews and align on improvement plans
Supplier Strategy & Optimisation
- Execute quarterly supplier strategy decisions together with the Procuring Manager
- Scale high-performing suppliers and address underperformance through renegotiation or corrective actions
- Exit structurally weak or high-risk suppliers when required
Pricing & Commercial Oversight
- Support pricing competitiveness through regular spot-checks and benchmark reviews
- Identify FX or market-driven pricing drift and escalate where needed
Supplier Expansion & Onboarding
- Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, and expansion end-to-end
- Ensure operational readiness of new suppliers (stock, SLAs, pricing) before launch
- Monitor early supplier performance and resolve issues quickly
Reporting & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Track and analyse supplier performance trends using dashboards and benchmarks
- Report risks, wins, and performance developments internally
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, and commercial teams to align on availability and margin goals
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Economics, or a related field
- 2-3 years of experience in vendor management, supply chain, process improvement, or operations
Technical Skills
- Strong analytical skills with experience working in Excel and dashboards (Tableau experience is a plus)
- Ability to define, track, and interpret supplier KPIs and performance trends
- Experience with supplier onboarding, contract management, and SLA frameworks
- Comfortable working with pricing structures, benchmarks, and market comparisons
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (tech, sales, legal, support)
Soft Skills
- Ownership mindset with strong accountability for outcomes
- Structured and proactive problem-solver who prevents issues rather than reacts to them
- Clear and confident communicator, able to manage suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance availability, cost, and performance
- Comfortable making decisions and prioritising in a fast-growing, changing environment
Workwize offers:
- A competitive salary and bonus scheme, with Workwize paid pension plan while working in a fast-growing, and dynamic environment.
- Flexibility to work in a hybrid/remote environment, balancing office and home settings.
- The best working setup, with all necessary tools and equipment provided.
- A vibrant, entrepreneurial work environment that encourages innovation and growth.
Our Team
Becoming part of Workwize means making an impact. We make sure that we will contribute to the change in the way of working. For us it is also important that we make an impact on our employees, that they feel challenged and ease. We consist of a rapid growing and ambitious team with all different backgrounds. Entrepreneurs, Operational specialists, Developers, Sales gurus you can find them all at Workwize and are always on the look-out for the next original ideas to reach more consumers and create the best value for our customers.
We are looking forward to meeting you and discover if there is a match with the Workwize team!