Purchaser/Procurement Professional

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Eindhoven, Netherlands Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 20, 2025 Last posted March 20, 2025
Job description
JOB DETAILS
  • Location: Heerlen, Eindhoven or Born - The Netherlands.
  • Schedule: On-site for the first 4 months. Hybrid (3 days/week on-site) after that.
  • Type of Employment: Full-time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assess and analyze the purchasing needs of internal customers and develop specifications in line with policies and guidelines.
  • Explore the supplier market, reduce the supplier base, and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and performance.
  • Request and compare quotations, propose strategies to improve efficiency, and manage assigned product categories.
  • Provide actionable advice on procurement strategies, processes, and risk managemen.
  • Negotiate contracts, monitor SLAs, cost levels, KPIs, and quality standards with suppliers.
  • Manage supplier relationships, address performance issues, and implement corrective actions.
  • Process purchase orders, stock transport orders, and requisitions in the ERP system.
  • Track and manage stock availability and turnover, ensuring timely delivery and addressing shortages or delays.
  • Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems.
  • Maintain and expand professional knowledge and skills through continuous learning.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with MRP-driven requirements planning and technical affinity for engineering components.
  • Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
  • Proactive, result-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Excellent command of Dutch and English, both verbal and written.
About this role

Summary

Manage procurement processes, supplier relationships, and improve efficiency in purchasing.

Job title

Purchaser/Procurement Professional

Experience level

2–5 years

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Eindhoven, hybrid after 4 months

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor's degreeprocurementmanufacturingMRPSAPmicrosoft officecommunicationdutchenglish

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

procurementsupply chainnegotiationsupplier managementERP
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Eindhoven, Netherlands

On-site City

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Hybrid City