Strategic Buyer

Loop Earplugs; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Loop Earplugs seeks an experienced Strategic Buyer to own category strategies, break down cost structures, and secure production-ready suppliers. You will lead RFQs, drive dual sourcing, and build regional supplier resilience while safeguarding margins and quality across silicones, plastics, softgoods and packaging.

You’ll work across Antwerp and Amsterdam, shaping supplier relationships and cost models to accelerate product launches and improve profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement or manufacturing buying.
• Experience shaping category strategies and cost models.
• Track record of reducing structural costs without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQs to improve structural margin gains.
• Onboard suppliers and improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Drive dual sourcing and regional diversification for resilience.
• Support mass production readiness with the Industrialization Team.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships aligned with Loop's growth.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Cost modelling

DFM alignment

Dual sourcing

Supplier management

Job description

Work that cuts through the noise? Hear us out.

Location: Antwerp / Amsterdam | Experience: 5+ years in strategic sourcing or manufacturing procurement

Own cost and help drive structural margin impact

At Loop, strategic buying shapes how our products are made and what they cost. From silicones and plastics to softgoods and packaging, your decisions directly impact margin, innovation speed, and production readiness.

As Strategic Buyer, you’ll take commercial ownership of your categories. Every RFQ you lead, supplier you position, and cost model you build helps move the business forward.

The Role

You’ll build and execute category strategies that reduce structural BOM costs without compromising quality or scalability. You’ll break down supplier cost structures, challenge tooling investments with data, and define MOQ and landed cost setups that protect margin at scale.

You’ll build a strong Approved Vendor List across the right regions, so new product launches are supported by validated, production‑ready suppliers. You’ll secure DFM alignment and capacity early, and turn cost, risk, and manufacturability trade‑offs into clear decisions that protect timing and margin.

What You’ll Do

Lead RFQs that turn competitive tension into structural margin gains.

Own supplier onboarding and improve performance across quality, cost, and delivery.

Drive dual sourcing and regional diversification to strengthen supply resilience.

Support the Industrialization Team in preparing products for mass production.

Build long‑term supplier partnerships that can grow with Loop.

Wait for endless approvals before taking action.

Hide behind process when outcomes are at risk.

Stay in the background without making your impact visible.

Accept supplier quotes without challenging the numbers.

How You’ll Succeed

You combine analytical depth with strong commercial instinct. You challenge assumptions with data and push for better outcomes while building strong supplier relationships. Engineering teams trust you because you understand manufacturing constraints and DFM principles.

You stay structured under launch pressure and focus on what matters most: lower structural costs, strong supplier performance, and production‑ready launches.

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing buying.

A strong background in plastics, silicones, softgoods, packaging, electronics or consumer goods.

A track record of negotiating structural cost reductions.

Advanced cost modelling skills, including should‑costing, tooling, MOQ, and landed cost.

Familiarity with mass production ramp‑up and DFM alignment.

Experience developing regional sourcing strategies and dual‑sourcing setups.

Experience working with suppliers in the APAC region is a strong plus.

Loop Isn’t for Everyone. We Might Not Be a Match If You:

Avoid tough supplier conversations when margins are at stake.

Rely on others to define your category strategy.

Feel uncomfortable challenging engineering or supplier assumptions with data.

Prioritise harmony over structural cost improvement.

Great. If you’re excited about owning sourcing strategies, challenging supplier costs, and helping Loop launch products with strong margins and production‑ready suppliers, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation

Based on internal benchmarks and market data, we determine salary ranges for each role and location. Loop takes into consideration a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skill sets, qualifications, education, and other business and organizational needs. Final salary is based on a number of factors such as location, relevant prior experience, and specific skills or expertise. Please note that the range listed is just one component of Loop's total rewards.

We are Loop

Loop Earplugs is reinventing how people experience the world by enabling them to live life at their own volume. 2024 was a pivotal year at Loop – we hit 14,000,000 earplugs sold, were named ‘The Best Earplugs for Concerts’ by The New York Times, and expanded our product offering to a complete range of solutions for day and night. Oh – and not to mention making history as the first company to win Deloitte’s Fast 50 Belgium twice. But this is just the beginning. As we continue to develop disruptive products, we’re constantly on the lookout for the next big idea - and building a team who can make it happen.

Being a Looper means making a difference. Whatever your role, this is your stage to make a real impact and bring your ideas to life. Better yet, you’ll join a fast-growing, global team of 250+ people who are passionate, down‑to‑earth and eager to tackle challenges together.

“Having a challenging work environment surrounded by awesome people combined with a great company culture makes Loop an awesome place to work at.”

“I love knowing I’m helping mothers like me experience motherhood at their volume.”

Come as you are

Loop is an equal opportunities employer. We invest in diversity, ensure equality and encourage expression. We have a zero‑tolerance policy for harassment, bias or discrimination towards applicants and employees.Live life at your volume. We’ll take care of your ears.