EU Senior Buyer

Top Aces; Hoogerheide; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Job summary

Top Aces in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement and supplier management for maintenance and flight operations across Europe. You will manage full Purchase-to-Pay cycles, source new suppliers, and drive cost improvements while aligning with aerospace standards and EU regulations.

The role requires 6+ years in procurement, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Power Platform.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or repair/MRO management.
• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business, Engineering, Aviation Management, or related field preferred.
• Advanced negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Advanced MS Office and Power Platform skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide purchasing support to EU hub operations and bases.
• Monitor and manage repair cycles with partnering MROs.
• Ensure full Purchase-to-Pay cycle for assigned duties.
• Maintain supplier performance and adherence to standards.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.
• Handle payments, warranties, and quality issues for EU vendors.
• Lead process optimization projects and report to supervisor.
• Travel to bases across Europe as required to act as on-site rep.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM / related field

Tools

Power Platform

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

• A flexible schedule;
• Attractive benefit plan.

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 160,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Join our team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Buyers are responsible for all aspects related to purchasing and overall procurement activities to support maintenance and flight operations. The Senior Buyer will also be responsible for sourcing new suppliers for the European Hub.

• Provide purchasing support to Hub Operations, in service to the operating bases
• Monitor and action oversight on repair cycle with partnering MRO
• Responsible for ensuring the full Purchase-to-Pay cycle is completed for assigned responsibility.
• Maintain supplier performance and ensure adherence to company standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in overall cost of procured goods or services and/or supplier performance
• Administrate payment, warranty or quality issues for vendors for EU Hub
• Required to lead and implement process optimization projects as required.
• Provide reporting as requested and brief supervisor on issues requiring support.
• May be required to travel to different bases within Europe as well as some deployment / satellite bases, to act as the on-site supply representative
• Comply with all company policy and collaborate across functions as required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, supplier management, or repair/MRO management, preferably within aerospace, aviation, defence, or another regulated technical environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Aviation Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Advanced knowledge and capability to navigate and/or negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advanced computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Power Platform applications)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and a solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond appropriately to changing operational priorities.
• Professional, accountable, and service-oriented approach consistent with company values.
• Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Excellence, Service, Integrity … Together.

Working Conditions:

• May be required to travel within EU (5-10%)

Occupational Health and Safety:

Employees are responsible for:

• Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
• Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment
• Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisor immediately.

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:

Position requires the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

By joining Top Aces, you will find:

• A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
• Opportunities for development and growth;
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
• A flexible schedule;
• Attractive benefit plan.

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.