Global IT & Lab Procurement Specialist

Qabird; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting allowance

Pension plan

30 days of paid holiday leave (buy 3)

Job summary

Qabird is seeking a NPR Purchasing Specialist to secure indirect technology, assets, and service agreements that keep our infrastructure humming. You will partner with internal stakeholders to define procurement needs, evaluate vendors, and negotiate master agreements.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will oversee sourcing, negotiate, manage ERP records, and support process automation while traveling internationally up to 20% to visit suppliers.

Qualifications

• BA, MSc, or HBO in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in international procurement.
• Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, or Defense sectors.
• Experience in non-product-related sourcing and contract management.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of laboratory, calibration, and software services.
• Hands-on ERP experience with SAP or Odoo.
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, RFQs, and contract negotiations for IT, cloud licenses, and laboratory equipment.
• Build an optimized vendor network that meets business targets.
• Oversee purchase orders, resolve supplier non-conformances, and expedite deliveries.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and lead-time data in our ERP system.
• Provide clear updates to cross-functional teams during supplier escalations and support process automation.

Skills

Sourcing & negotiations

Vendor management

ERP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

International travel

Education

BA/MSc/HBO in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Odoo

Job description

Qabird is seeking a NPR Purchasing Specialist to secure indirect technology, assets, and service agreements that keep our infrastructure humming. You will partner with internal stakeholders to define procurement needs, evaluate vendors, and negotiate master agreements.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will oversee sourcing, negotiate, manage ERP records, and support process automation while traveling internationally up to 20% to visit suppliers.