Team Lead, Demand Manager of Project Execution

Team Lead, Demand Management Project Execution  

Vanderlande is seeking a Team Lead, Demand Management Project Execution, to support the Distribution Domain. In this working lead role, you will actively manage complex procurement activities while overseeing a team of Demand Managers for Project Execution. You will serve as the team’s subject matter expert, providing day-to-day guidance, helping to resolve procurement issues, and ensuring alignment with project needs and company goals.  

As both a hands-on contributor and a team leader, you will ensure the successful delivery of project procurement activities across the execution phase, supporting contract negotiations through final delivery. You will support the Group Lead to drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation and stakeholder collaboration.  

Our global procurement organization enables our projects and business functions by maximizing value and minimizing risks via the procurement of goods and services in a cost-effective and sustainable way. We ensure a resilient and competitive supplier ecosystem and aim to advance towards best-in-class practices, and ensure the organization is efficient, effective, and future-proof. Furthermore, our procurement organization plays a key role in Vanderlande's transformation from an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) to a Configure-to-Order (CTO) business model. This new model aims at enhancing value for its customers through increased standardization, scalability, and more competitive solutions. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead a team of Demand Managers for Project Execution supporting the Distribution Domain, offering tactical and strategic procurement guidance throughout the project lifecycle.  

• Serve as the first point of escalation and support for procurement issues during execution.  

• Support the professional growth and development of team members through coaching, feedback, and onboarding of new hires.  

• Oversee and manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for installation services and third-party equipment; review and validate quotation packages prior to submission. 

• Review, negotiate, and manage complex technical contracts in collaboration with legal and internal stakeholders. 

• Support change order administration, ensuring timely updates are communicated to project and operational stakeholders.  

• Participate in supplier selection with Sourcing Managers and Project Teams to align with the project’s procurement and subcontracting strategy. 

• Improve and enforce the use of contract templates for installation services, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and service providers in coordination with the Contract Manager and Corporate Counsel. 

• Ensure adherence to project procurement processes, including documentation, archival, and protection of critical communication records. 

• Support continuous improvement through development and adherence to standardized operating procedures. 

• Serve as backup to the Group Leader as needed. 

What do we ask of you?  

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. 

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in supply chain procurement, or project-based purchasing. 

• Proven experience in contract writing and a strong understanding of contract law and compliance. 

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions. 

• Ability to manage workload independently, support resource forecasting. 

• Industry experience in Material Handling Systems, Construction, or Engineering is highly desirable. 

• Ability to travel internationally up to 5% of the time. 

About the team   

Our Demand Management Sales & Project Execution team at Vanderlande serves as the vital procurement link throughout the project lifecycle, from initial sales engagement to final project execution. We are a customer-oriented team, comprised of dedicated Demand Managers Sales and Demand Managers Project Execution, who are committed to creating project procurement strategies that maximize Configure-to-Order (CTO) solutions while strategically optimizing Engineer-to-Order (ETO) items. We collaborate closely with project stakeholders across all project phases, ensuring seamless execution through our supply chain centers and driving operational excellence. Our team is instrumental in ensuring that procurement activities align with project timelines and customer needs, contributing to Vanderlande’s commitment to deliver efficient and effective solutions. 

About Vanderlande 

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services. 

What we offer  

As a Team Lead, Demand Manager for Project Execution, you will play a critical role in shaping high-impact, industry-leading projects while collaborating closely with our committed teams and valued customers. You will be part of an international, dynamic, and collaborative work environment that encourages personal growth and development. Within our growing and successful organization, you will have the opportunity to achieve your professional goals and build a solid foundation for your future. 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.