Fulltime, Location Apeldoorn/Hybrid
Are you a strategic product management professional who thrives on driving portfolio growth and operational excellence? Do you have a passion for data, process optimization, and creating real business impact across international markets? As Global Portfolio Manager – Spares at BDR Thermea Group, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our spare parts portfolio and supporting our mission to enable the energy transition. Ready to make a difference? Join us!
Your mission
In this role, you are responsible for the successful management of the global spares portfolio at the product, category, and SKU levels, in close collaboration with the Spares teams at both central and local (country) levels. This role includes strategy development and deployment, product lifecycle management, financial performance monitoring, and market analysis. The Portfolio Manager ensures operational excellence in the spare parts management process, from forecast to delivery, ensuring parts availability, cost reduction, and improved customer satisfaction.
This is a hybrid role, based out of Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. To ensure collaboration, we invite you to work from our Apeldoorn office 2-3 days per week (good2know: we also have a hub in Amsterdam). We support your home office setup, travel costs, and offer flexibility to work in a hybrid way.
About the team
You'll be an integral member of the High-Growth Spares Division, reporting to the Group Head of Spare Parts at BDR Thermea Group’s office.
At BDR Thermea, our Global Spares business generates over €240 million in revenue and is one of the most profitable areas of the company. We're now entering an exciting phase of transformation to accelerate growth and reinforce our competitive edge—You can play a key role in this journey.
You’ll join a lean, international team with a strong focus on data, performance, and execution. As we centralise key functions at group level, this role will be essential in shaping and managing our global spares portfolio—ensuring alignment with market needs, business priorities, and long-term strategy. With new tools and processes being rolled out, you'll have the opportunity to influence decisions, drive innovation, and support local teams in delivering sustainable growth. You will work closely with R&D, local product and sales teams, supply chain, service, and training.
You act as the strategic link between business priorities and operational execution, with sustainability and profitability as key focus areas.
What you’ll do
• Develop and deploy product/category segmentation strategies and value propositions
• Lead improvement projects for spare parts processes (e.g., service kits, training center initiatives, sustainability)
• Coordinate the rollout of maintenance kits across countries in collaboration with DU and Procurement
• Drive full product lifecycle management: from new product development (NPD) to SKU rationalization and cessation
• Monitor portfolio financial performance and enhance profitability and market share
• Gather and consolidate market intelligence and customer feedback from local teams
• Act as the Spares representative in large-scale projects (e.g., ERP implementation, supply chain optimization, data management)
What you bring?
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
• Extensive experience in product management or portfolio strategy
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills in a multinational, matrixed environment
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams and departments
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) – and preferably an additional European language –clear, concise, and effective
• Analytical, data-driven, and results-oriented
• Bonus points for experience in HVAC, spare parts, or technical product environments
Why BDR Thermea?
- Help move the energy transition forward
- Working with cutting-edge technology
- Be part of an international, collaborative team that values your input
- Enjoy a vibrant culture and a casual dress code
- Benefit from a healthy work-life balance
- Take advantage of flexible home-working policies
- Receive travel reimbursement and wellness perks
About the company
At BDR Thermea Group, we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than 100 countries with a diverse team of 7,000, we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation, customer focus, and a cohesive team culture.
BDR Thermea Group is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us in shaping a more sustainable, innovative future for everyone.
What’s it like to work at BDR Thermea Group?
At BDR Thermea Group, we don't just talk about making a difference - we live it every day. As a team member, you'll be part of a company leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems.
Work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team, Sustainable Future, and Customer Focus. We support your growth, development, and well-being in a purpose-driven environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.
Have we caught your attention?
If you’d like to be part of the energy transition and the above meets your expectations, please apply directly before the 17th of August.
If you have any questions, reach out to Nicole Donkersloot via Nicole.donkersloot@bdrthermea.com for more information or call her on +316 24439837. Let’s talk soon!
Hello Recruitment Agencies, we're super flattered by your interest and enthusiasm. We're handling our recruitment in-house right now, but we'll keep you in mind if we need your help down the line. Thank you for thinking of us!
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.