Senior Buyer - Driving Reliable Electronics & EMS Supply Chains

GomSpace A/S; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GomSpace A/S in Aalborg is seeking an experienced Procurement Buyer to manage day-to-day purchasing activities in electronics and EMS. In this role, you will optimize supplier performance, ensure reliable deliveries, and maintain high-quality procurement data. The ideal candidate has a relevant educational background in supply chain or business and solid experience in purchasing within the electronics sector. You will collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Quality teams, contributing to the success of production operations.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in purchasing within electronics manufacturing or similar industries.
• Ability to work operationally with contract manufacturers and component suppliers.
• Strong sense of ownership with accountability for supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Execute day‑to‑day purchasing activities across electronics and assigned hardware categories.
• Place purchase orders, manage confirmations, and follow up on deliveries.
• Support sourcing, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Cost optimization

Collaboration

Supplier management

Education

Relevant education in supply chain, procurement, engineering, or business

Job description

Your Role

You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Quality, acting as a key operational interface. The role combines day‑to‑day purchasing execution with responsibility for supplier performance, delivery reliability, cost optimization, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Electronics and EMS are key focus areas, but you will also support additional technical procurement categories as required to ensure stable operations.

Your tasks include:

• Executing day‑to‑day purchasing activities across electronics, EMS, and assigned hardware categories
• Placing purchase orders, managing confirmations, and following up on deliveries
• Coordinating operational interaction with EMS partners and critical component suppliers
• Supporting sourcing, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives
• Maintaining procurement contracts, documentation, and high‑quality data in ERP systems

Short‑and Long‑Term Success

In the first 6–12 months, success means:

• Reliable delivery follow‑up and high on‑time delivery performance
• Clear and professional communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Accurate and trustworthy procurement data supporting production planning

Longer term, you’ll take ownership of:

• Stable and predictable supplier execution across electronics and EMS
• Strong, professional supplier relationships supporting long‑term cooperation
• Documented cost improvements and robust procurement execution that enables production growth and customer delivery performance

What You Bring

You’re an experienced buyer who understands the realities of procurement in a production‑critical, technical environment. You balance hands‑on execution with commercial awareness and a strong sense of ownership.

You likely:

• Hold a relevant education within supply chain, procurement, engineering, or business
• Have solid experience in purchasing within electronics manufacturing, EMS, or similar industries
• Understand how to work operationally with contract manufacturers and component suppliers
• Communicate clearly and professionally with both suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Thrive on driving reliable execution, cost awareness, and continuous improvement

Who You Are

You’re not just placing orders—you help secure deliveries and keep production running. You take responsibility for outcomes and follow tasks through to completion.

You bring:

• Ownership and accountability – you take responsibility for supplier performance and delivery commitments
• Open communication – you are proactive, transparent, and follow up consistently
• Commercial mindset – you balance cost, delivery, and quality in daily decisions
• Structure and clarity – you value clear data, well‑maintained systems, and disciplined processes
• Collaboration – you work closely with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Quality

Location: Langagervej 6, Aalborg, Denmark (workplace).

Salary and start date will be individually negotiated.