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You own key supplier relationships, resolve complex delivery bottlenecks, and mentor junior buyers across the team. Working closely with Production, Logistics, Service & Support, and Sales, you ensure parts arrive on time. You report to the Head of Procurement and keep our production line moving without a hitch.\nWhat you'll do\nStrategic sourcing and negotiation: Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate competitive purchasing terms and pricing. Focus on high-complexity categories like PCBs, custom cabling, and computer components.\n\nSupplier relationship management: Manage daily vendor operations and build strong long-term relationships with critical suppliers. Conduct regular performance reviews and on-site visits to drive continuous improvement.\n\nOperational supply chain support: Ensure on-time sourcing of parts for Manufacturing and Service & Support teams. Resolve daily supply chain showstoppers and coordinate non-conformances quickly across departments.\n\nData integrity and system accuracy: Maintain precise supplier and category data in our ERP system. Keep lead times, contact details, and BOM cost prices up to date at all times.\n\nProcess improvement and escalation: Act as the primary escalation point for complex delivery disputes and bottlenecks. Identify process gaps and implement practical automation to boost purchasing efficiency.\n\nWhat you bring\nBA or MSc in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.\n\n5+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing experience in technical manufacturing.\n\nStrong background in sourcing electronics, PCBs, cabling, and computing hardware.\n\nDeep expertise in ERP systems like SAP or NetSuite and MRP logic.\n\nFluent English, both spoken and written.\n\nStrong analytical skills, financial acumen, and high attention to detail.\n\nCollaborative team player comfortable communicating across diverse cultures and technical teams.\n\nWillingness to travel occasionally to supplier sites.\n\nN.B. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. Our mission is a journey, and there's plenty to learn along the way. If most of this fits, we'd love to hear from you.\nA Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background check are part of our screening process. We appreciate your understanding.\nWhat we offer\nWorking for a Great Place to Work® certified company;\n\nComprehensive pension plan;\n\nCommuting allowance;\n\n30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);\n\nOpportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;\n\nHigh quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;\n\nAn international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from;\n\nAs well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!\n\nRobin Radar is a technology leader in tracking and classifying small objects. Our radars and software help prevent bird strikes in aviation, reduce the impact of wind farms on wildlife, and protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. Our work shows up at airports, wind farms, military sites and nature reserves around the world.\nWe're one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands, with a crew of bright minds across 30+ nationalities. Growth doesn't mean we lose the plot - eyes on the skies, feet on the ground. Our values keep us grounded: WE TRUST. WE OWN IT. 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