NPR Purchasing Specialist

Robin Radar Systems; Delft; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting allowance

Pension plan

30 days holiday + 3 extra days

Training & certifications

High-end equipment

International team & social events

Job summary

Robin Radar in the Netherlands is seeking an NPR Purchasing Specialist to secure indirect technology, assets, and service agreements that keep our infrastructure humming. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and negotiate solid master agreements.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will manage sourcing, RFQs, and contract negotiations for IT, licenses, and lab equipment, while building an optimized vendor network for cost, quality, and reliability.

Qualifications

• BA, MSc, or HBO in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in international procurement.
• Background in the Automotive, Aerospace, or Defense sectors.
• Proven experience in non-product-related sourcing and contract management.
• Strong regulatory knowledge of laboratory, calibration, and software services.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP or Odoo.
• Advanced negotiation and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, while basic Dutch is an asset.
• Willing to travel internationally approx. 20% of the time for supplier visits.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and contract negotiation: Manage sourcing, RFQs, and contract negotiations for IT, cloud licenses, and laboratory equipment. Draft and secure critical service agreements, NDAs, and software licenses.
• Tactical and strategic category management: Build an optimized vendor network that meets our business targets. Secure the best cost, high quality, and reliability for our internal operations.
• End-to-end purchasing operations: Oversee purchase orders, resolve supplier non-conformances, and expedite delayed deliveries. Step in to handle critical showstoppers and keep our workflows moving smoothly.
• Data integrity and performance monitoring: Maintain accurate supplier records and lead-time data in our ERP system. Monitor performance metrics to drive continuous improvements across our external supply base.
• Internal alignment and process automation: Provide clear updates to our cross-functional teams during supplier escalations. Support process automation and the adoption of modern supporting AI tools.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiation

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

English fluent

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Odoo

Job description

Secure the tech that powers our infrastructure. Keep our daily procurement smooth – so our team can protect skies and wildlife.

As our NPR Purchasing Specialist, you secure the indirect technology, assets, and service agreements that keep our internal infrastructure humming. You team up with internal stakeholders to pinpoint procurement needs, evaluate new vendors, and negotiate solid master agreements. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, your role ensures our fast-growing crew has the vital tools they need to build great things.

What you'll do

• Sourcing and contract negotiation: Manage sourcing, RFQs, and contract negotiations for IT, cloud licenses, and laboratory equipment. Draft and secure critical service agreements, NDAs, and software licenses.

• Tactical and strategic category management: Build an optimized vendor network that meets our business targets. Secure the best cost, high quality, and reliability for our internal operations.

• End-to-end purchasing operations: Oversee purchase orders, resolve supplier non-conformances, and expedite delayed deliveries. Step in to handle critical showstoppers and keep our workflows moving smoothly.

• Data integrity and performance monitoring: Maintain accurate supplier records and lead-time data in our ERP system. Monitor performance metrics to drive continuous improvements across our external supply base.

• Internal alignment and process automation: Provide clear updates to our cross-functional teams during supplier escalations. Support process automation and the adoption of modern supporting AI tools.

What you bring

• BA, MSc, or HBO in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in international procurement.

• Background in the Automotive, Aerospace, or Defense sectors.

• Proven experience in non-product-related sourcing and contract management.

• Strong regulatory knowledge of laboratory, calibration, and software services.

• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems like SAP or Odoo.

• Advanced negotiation and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent English communication skills, while basic Dutch is an asset.

• Willing to travel internationally approx. 20% of the time for supplier visits.

N.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.

A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background check are part of our screening process. We appreciate your understanding.

What we offer

• Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;

• Comprehensive pension plan;

• Commuting allowance;

• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);

• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;

• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;

• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from;

• As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin 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.

We'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. WE AIM HIGH.

Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning?

You'll fit right in – we're saving you a seat.